9.22.2015

Friday September 18, 2015

Transformation of the Imperial Order

Tasks: 

  • Introduction: The French and Indian War transforms the relationship between Great Britain and colonial North America.  Our job is to figure out how.  
  • Question: How did the French and Indian War (1754 - 1763) alter the relationship between Great Britain and the colonies?
    • Source the document set.  Keep the question in mind as you source each of the documents.
    • Small group debrief.  Meet in small groups to discuss the answers to the following questions: 
      • How did changing territorial holdings influence European relationships with Native Americans?
      • Did Native Americans gain advantages from the war?
      • Both the soldier and the minister are from Massachusetts.  How does their perspective on the war differ?  Why is there a difference?
      • Which events help to explain Parliament's motives in the British Order in Council document?
Reminders: 
  • Historical Identity due Monday 9/21
  • Period Two test corrections due 10/8