Monday, 11/28
Read the conclusion of David McCollough's, 1776, and understand why the Battle of Trenton was (one of) the turning points of the war, and what McCollough identifies as the cause of America's victory over the British in the end.
Review the section, "The Final Phase: The South"
Objective -- Understand and recall how the "Final Phase" spurred the beginning of the end of the Revolutionary War for the British.
Any time remaining (and there should be some...) begin the section, "War and Society."
Objective -- To understand that the Revolutionary War was not a revolution in terms of the way Americans were governed, but was a revolution on American society as well -- effecting women, African-Americans, Native Americans and other minorities.
Homework: Students will outline the section entitled, "War and Society."
Tuesday
Distribute Review Guide for Friday's objective section of the test.
Pick back up with "War and Society." It should take the rest of the class period to finish this section.
Homework: Students will outline the section entitled, "The Creation of State Governments" (2 short pages) and "The Search for a National Government"
Wednesday
Discuss any ambiguities concerning the Review Guide.
Objectives --
Understand and describe the types of government created by the new states, and the important features in their governments.
Understand the features of the Articles of Confederation, and the reasons for its creation.
Homework:
