Ms. G. Musto Study Guide – Unit 1

American Beginnings to 1783

Chapters 2, 3, & 4

Learning Objectives: In this unit you will:

1. Identify the obstacles facing the first English settlers in North America.

2. Trace the development of a varied and thriving economy in the northern, middle, and southern colonies.

3. Summarize the French and British colonial rivalry, the French & Indian War, and their effects on the relationship between Britain and its colonies.

4. Summarize colonial resistance to British attempts at taxation.

5. Analyze the philosophical and political background of the Declaration of Independence.

Learning Activities/Assignments:

I. Read: The Americans – Chapter 2 pages 34 – 61

Chapter 3 pages 64 – 91

Chapter 4 pages 94 – 125

II. Terms and Names – Write 1 or 2 sentences explaining its connection to America’s Beginning through 1783. Pg. 62, Pg. 92, Pg. 126

III. Geography – Using the map on page 63, answer question 1 and 2.

IV. Chapter Assessments – Answer in short complete sentences when appropriate.

V. Chap. 2 Sec. II. #2 Pg. 48, Chap. 3 Sec. I “C” Pg. 70

Sec. III. #5 Pg. 54, Sec. II #5 Pg. 78

Sec. IV. #5 Pg. 59 Sec. III #4 Pg. 84

Chap. 4 Sec. I. #4 Pg. 102

Sec. II. #2, #4 Pg. 108

Sec. III. “E”, #4 Pg. 127

Sec. IV. #5 Pg. 123

VI. Geography Skillbuilder

Sec. 3 Page 115

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VII. Thematic Essay – “The Road to Independence”

Theme:

The road to independence

Actions undertaken by Great Britain during the colonial period caused increasing concern in the American colonies, especially after 1760. The protests against these actions eventually led to the American Revolution.

Task:

Using your knowledge of United States history and government, write an essay in which you select three specific controversial actions taken by the British government toward the American colonies after 1760. For each action

· Identify the action taken by Great Britain

· Explain why the American colonists were upset by the action, and

· Describe what the American colonists did in response to the British action.

Suggestions:

You may use any controversial action from your study of U. S. history and government within the specified time period. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include the writs of assistance, the Proclamation of 1763, the Stamp Tax, the Townshend Acts, the Tea Act, or the Intolerable Acts. You are not limited to these suggestions.

Evaluation: Quizzes, Unit Test, Homework, Class Participation

Timeline: Cycles 1,2,3,4