Each assigned learning objective should be developed in 1-3 complete (a paragraph is 5-6 sentences) paragraphs adhering to the writing guidelines.
LO 1 Discuss the background material leading to the Declaration of Independence. This material breaks down into two areas of ( 1) external and (2) internal factors. Discuss the debate and factors that led to the colonies to finally declare their independence from Great Britain.
LO 2:
After viewing the following episodes (Join or Die AND Independence) from the John Adams HBO series (located in unit three):
Episode One:
Describe Sam Adams’ tactics and techniques to promote his agitation against the British Empire throughout the film.
Explain how did Abigail Adams' relationship with John Adams. How did she not fit the typical role of a woman of her time?
Explain the events and factors that got John Adams involved in the political strife between the American Colonies and the British Empire
Episode Two:
Discuss the contributions of Abigail Adams toward the conflict between the colonies and Great Britain
Discuss the challenges the colonists had with their conflict with Great Britain
Discuss the debate for and against independence from Great Britain and how it was ultimately achieved. Be sure to carefully identify the concerns of Jon Dickinson had against armed conflict and independence from Great Britain.
View John Adams Episode 1 and 2 posted within Blackboard to prepare a response to the prompt.