Bell Ringer!
• Were the colonists justified in revolt against
the British? Why or why not?
• If you were living in the colonies would you
have been … (choose one and be ready to
defend your choice!)
– A Patriot (supporter of independence from
Britain)
– A Loyalist (supporter of British rule)
– “Fence-sitter” (unsure which side to support)
What do you see in this image?
Taking Sides
• Loyalists (AKA Tories, Royalists) – 20%
• Patriots (AKA Rebels) – 20%
• Undecided – 60%
The American Revolution not only separated
neighbors and friends, it devastated many
families, including the Franklins. William Franklin,
pictured here, a Loyalist, rarely, if ever, spoke to
his Patriot father Ben after the war.
Black Loyalists
• Slaves promised freedom if they joined the British
How do I convince someone I am
right?
• Mind (appeal to logic) – facts and figures
• Heart (appeal to emotion) – feelings
Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or
Give me Death” Speech
• After 1st Continental Congress meets, but right
before the first shots at Lexington
• Speech made at Virginia Convention –
attended by future US Presidents Jefferson
and Washington
*Convinces many to support the Patriot cause*
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucduNh4F
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• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbghWF
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Mark a reading!
• Highlight with one color the statements that
appeal to EMOTION (HEARTS)
• Highlight with another color the statements
that appeal to LOGIC/FACTS (MINDS)
• Underline repetition
Terms in Reading
Use context clues to help you with meaning of
the document
Some to help…
• treason – betrayal
• remonstrated – protest
• supplicated – begged
• prostrated – overpowered
• contempt – disrespect
• extenuate – excuse
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Take out Patrick Henry’s Speech
What were the “facts” ? (minds)
What were emotional appeals? (hearts)
Relate the adage “The pen is mightier than
the sword” to Henry’s role in encouraging the
war