Chapter+4+Declaring+Independence

__11/29 Do Now__ __**What did Patrick Henry mean when he said, "Give me liberty of give me death"?**__ He meant he'd rather die than be ruled under the British. So he wants liberty or he'll just die. He was a successful lawyer and an outspoken critic of the British king and Parliament. __11/29 Homework__ __**Reading Focus Question #1 on page 114**__ The Second Continental Congress were forced to create a Continental Army, led by George Washington. They also wrote //"A Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms//" which was sent to Parliament. Then they sent him the Olive Branch Petition, asking the king to stop all the violence and reach a “happy and permanent reconciliation.”
 * __What was Patrick Henry known for before the Revolutionary War?__**
 * "What actions did the Second Continental Congress take?"**

__11/30 Do Now__ You want to be with the winner, the stronger side. Also, on the King's side, there are benefits like protection and more wealth. __11/30__ [|Chapter 4 Section 2]
 * __Why would some colonists remain loyal to the King?__**

__12/1__ [|Bunker Hill - Think Aloud]

__12/1__ [|George Washing elected as Commander of Continental Army]

__12/2 Do Now__ __[|Living History (pre-assignment)]__

__12/2__ [|Declaraction Packet]

__12/6__ [|Living History Post-Activity]

__12/8 Do Now__ Government keeps everyone in order and there would no punishment/rules. It would be complete chaos.