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Do now: Min of 2 lines: What does it mean when something is
common sense? Provide 1 clear example of something that you
consider to be common sense.
Today, I will explain how Common Sense influenced the colonists. I
will be able to analyze excerpts from a primary document. Describe
how American Patriots responded to the D.O.I.
If you weren’t here yesterday, or didn’t take the quiz, you should do
so NOW.
Remind me to handout back your quiz at the end of the period.
If you have yet to take your chapter test you must do so by the end
of today.
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Why was Common Sense written?
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To persuade Americans that the time for independence
from Britain is NOW.
Write down the 7 main ideas of Common Sense
provided by Mr. Hughes.
 Number 1-7 leave about 3 lines in between each
number. 
Mr Hughes and Common Sense
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“You’re an island running a continent,
whaaattt?”
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“Y’all British, we’re Mericans”
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Not all the ppl living in the 13 colonies share a British heritage.
Also, a lot of ppl. living in the colonies have been doing such for
several generations, thus don’t view themselves as British.
“U a bad mamma”
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How can a small island rule an entire continent, it doesn’t make
sense.
A “mother” country should protect and look after her child, not
exploit it.
“Bang, Bang”
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Britain is always getting involved armed conflicts for wealth and
global dominance. Why die for your benefit?
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“We don’t hear from U enough”
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“We left 4 a reason”
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3000 miles away not easy to communicate, nuff said.
Most ppl originally left Britain or other European
countries for a reason: Political, Religious freedom,
economic opportunity, second chance, etc.
“We aint yo number 2 anymore”
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Britain will always take care of the needs of England
and it’s other European possessions before paying
attention to the colonies.
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Read 2 excerpts from Paine’s Common Sense,
identify the facts and opinions that he puts
forth in the argument.
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Declaration of Independence
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Fireworks
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To Late To Apologize
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If I suspect you of any type of cheating, you will receive a
0/20.
B, G, C, F, E, A (6 pts)
1. Cannons/Gunpowder (primary answer) (2pts)
2. An attempt to avoid war with Britain (2 pts)
3.
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4.
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A) Untrained, Lacking supplies, No Navy (2 pts)
B)Fighting for homeland, Washington excellent leader, willing to
fight unconventional style (guerilla warfare) (2 pts)
A)Highly trained/experienced army, Powerful Navy, a lot of
supplies (2 pts)
Far away from homeland (slow getting supplies and reinforcements),
Constant risk of ambush) (2 pts)
5.Placed cannons on top of Dorchester Heights, overlooking
Boston Harbor, which made Gen. Howe realize he couldn’t
hold Boston. (2 pts)