A spirit of independence became evident early in the history of the American people. Far from the established rules and restrictions they had faced in their home nations, the new settlers began to make their own laws and develop their own ways of doing things.
Past Events and Homework
Unit 2 TAKS Terms October 26, 2009
King George III, Proclmamtion of 1763, No taxation without representation, Boston Massacre, John Adams, Sons of Liberty, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, Lexington and Concord, George Washington, Secon Continental Congress, Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry, Lee Resoulution, Thomas Jefferson, Declaration of Independence.
2-6: Guided Reading (homework)
Due Date: October 22, 2009
2-2: Boston "Massacre"? (homework)
Due Date: October 9, 2009
Reviewing Facts:
How did colonial leaders use the Boston Massacre to their advantage?
(American Republic, p.136-137)
Word Generation:
How was the perspective of Boston citizens different than that of the British troops regarding the events of the "Boston Massacre"?
(American Republic, p.137)
2-1: Taxation without Representation (homework)
Due Date: October 7, 2009
Reviewing Facts:
What problems did the British face following the French and Indian War?
(American Republic, p. 132-133)
Why did American colonists object to new British laws following the French and Indian War?
(American Republic, p.134-135)
