I can explain the location, purpose, branch, people and interesting facts about each of the three branches of government.
You will use this website to complete your U.S. Government Analysis Matrix. Use your Social Studies Alive ebook or textbook to help find text evidence.
The White House website will help you with the Federal Government.
The State of Iowa website will help you with the State Government.
The City of Ankeny website will help you with Local/ Community Government.
The White House website will help you with the Federal Government.
The State of Iowa website will help you with the State Government.
The City of Ankeny website will help you with Local/ Community Government.
Patrick Henry's Famous Speech
“Gentleman may cry, Peace, Peace- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentleman wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or so peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chain and slavery? Forbit it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”
“Gentleman may cry, Peace, Peace- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentleman wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or so peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chain and slavery? Forbit it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”
Events Leading to the American Revolution
#1
George the III became the King of England.
- Tell what you know about King George III
- List several actions he took that angered the colonists
#2
The British Parliament passes several new acts (taxes).
- Why did the colonists object to these new taxes?
- Describe the different ways they protested.
#3
The Boston Tea Party was held.
- Describe the events of the Boston Tea Party.
- If you had been living at this time, would you have been willing to take part?
#4
The British Parliment passes the Intolerable Act in response to the Boston Tea Party. These Intolerable Acts closed the Boston harbor, gave more power to the governor of Massachusetts and required colonists to house and feed the British soldiers.
- Why did these acts bother the colonists? How did these acts affect their lives?
- How did the colonists respond?
#5
The First Continental Congress meet to protest.
- Tell when and where they met.
- What did they vote to do?
- List the last and most famous line of Patrick Henry's speech.
#6
The Second Continental Congress met to prganize for war.
- List at least 5 ways the Continental Congress prepared for war.