Give Me Liberty or Give Me Tea!
How did Colonists spread their ideas about colonial independence?
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Task for Students

Do you agree with Patrick Henry and want to raise arms against your mother country? Or are you angry with Mr. Henry’s treasonous words?

Fiery Patriot or Faithful Loyalist? After you decide, your task will be to create a campaign to educate neutralists and persuade them to join your cause.

 

Part I

Patick Henry

The Speech

Listen and read Patrick Henry’s speech. Record what you think on the graphic organizer.

Part II

The Stamp Act

The Laws

Read and view artifacts about colonial laws.  Record what you find on a graphic organizer.

Part III

spoon

Colonial Reactions

Read and view colonial reactions to the laws. Record what you find on a graphic organizer.

Part IV

Political Cartoon:Poor old England endeavoring to reclaim his wicked American children

Your Reactions

Use your understanding of colonial law to decide whether you are a patriot or a loyalist. 

Then, use you knowledge to influence colonists who are “on the fence” – colonists who are neither loyalists nor patriots.  Possible things you can create are a:

  • Speech
  • Broadside
  • Political Cartoon
  • Newspaper
  • Letter
  • Song / Poem

We will share the projects as a class. 

If you saw or heard your project in the 1770’s, would you be convinced to join your side?

 
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Pat Altenburger & Jennifer Kalletta © 2005