Wednesday, May 5th

1. Reviewed and discussed all of the Colonial America tests.

2. Continued our look at the French and Indian War. Focused on the problems that remain after the Treat of Paris is signed - a. indians still fighting (Pontiac's rebellion) and b. the piggy bank in London is empty - the war (remember the French and Indian war ignites into a real world war - the Seven Years War - between France and England) has cost muchos pounds! So, two problems - two solutions right? To address the indian problem - the Proclamation of 1763 is enacted. To address the war debt problem - taxation of the colonies will commence. Both of these will anger folks in the colonies because A. it brings about an end to Benign (Healthy) Neglect - colonies essentially governing themselves/left alone (Hands Off governing will become Hands ON!) and B. Colonists view themselves as Englishmen and thus have the "Rights of Englishmen!" one of these rights "no taxing unless representatives agree" is ignored - no colonist is ever elected to parliament or allowed to - yet parliament will tax the colonies! ARRRRGGH

3. Students were assigned their role in the "Road to Revolution" when we make our interactive timeline.