Fighting Words!
BACKGROUND
In January of 1776, in a pamphlet called Common Sense, Thomas Paine urged colonists to declare their independence from England. Within three months, over 120,000 copies were sold. Before long about one out of every 20 colonists owned one! Clearly this document had a major influence on people at that time.
Common Sense was not the only document that played a major part in the war effort, however, and you will become familiar with a few other important documents in this activity.
MATERIALS
Fighting Words! reproducible
WHAT TO DO
Under the eighth domino write “The First Continental Congress”. To better understand the importance of the First Continental Congress, examine world events of that era. Research boycotts and sanctions that occurred as a result of the First Continental Congress. Across the top of a sheet of red construction paper write “Fighting Words!” using markers. Glue or tape down the reproducible and identify the famous statements. Select one or more of the documents to research. Investigate the purpose and sentiment of why it was written.
The next time you have computer access, go to the animated School House Rock! video, History Rock, to inspire you. You will write your explanation in musical form!
BACKGROUND
In January of 1776, in a pamphlet called Common Sense, Thomas Paine urged colonists to declare their independence from England. Within three months, over 120,000 copies were sold. Before long about one out of every 20 colonists owned one! Clearly this document had a major influence on people at that time.
Common Sense was not the only document that played a major part in the war effort, however, and you will become familiar with a few other important documents in this activity.
MATERIALS
Fighting Words! reproducible
WHAT TO DO
Under the eighth domino write “The First Continental Congress”. To better understand the importance of the First Continental Congress, examine world events of that era. Research boycotts and sanctions that occurred as a result of the First Continental Congress. Across the top of a sheet of red construction paper write “Fighting Words!” using markers. Glue or tape down the reproducible and identify the famous statements. Select one or more of the documents to research. Investigate the purpose and sentiment of why it was written.
The next time you have computer access, go to the animated School House Rock! video, History Rock, to inspire you. You will write your explanation in musical form!