Bell work
Think of a time when you were require to come to a compromise. What was the situation? Explain if the compromise solved the problem.
Patriots vs. Loyalists
There were several attempts by the Patriots to come to a compromise with the British government, but their requests were consistently ignored.
The Olive Branch Petition (1775) was an attempt by the members of the First Continental Congress to reach a compromise between Patriot demands and British laws.
Key arguments
It was absurd for England to rule America, since it was so far away.
America was too culturally diverse to be considered an English country.
Britain was using America to benefit themselves.
Exit question
How do you think the 1/3 of the population that did not support the Loyalists or Patriots felt about all the talk of rebellion and independence?
What problems do you think this talk of rebellion caused for people living in the colonies?
What is a compromise?
Bell work
Think of a time when you were require to come to a compromise. What was the situation? Explain if the compromise solved the problem.
Patriots vs. Loyalists
There were several attempts by the Patriots to come to a compromise with the British government, but their requests were consistently ignored.
The Olive Branch Petition (1775) was an attempt by the members of the First Continental Congress to reach a compromise between Patriot demands and British laws.
Key arguments
Exit question
How do you think the 1/3 of the population that did not support the Loyalists or Patriots felt about all the talk of rebellion and independence?
What problems do you think this talk of rebellion caused for people living in the colonies?