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Unit 1.4 Homework: The 2nd Amendment & Boston Massacre

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Directions: Please prepare for class and work on two years of independent reading growth by reading this text independently to gather context and historical knowledge.

Absent? Just want to see the guided notes? Click here for the slides.
Directions: Please prepare for class and work on two years of independent reading growth by reading this text independently to gather context and historical knowledge.

Absent? Just want to see the guided notes? Click here for the slides.

Monday, 10/3/2022 Classwork: The Bill of Rights - The Second Amendment

Warm Up: To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements below? It’s okay if you are unsure, just share your initial thoughts under "Show Your Work."
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The only people who should own guns besides the military are security guards and the police.

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All people (besides those criminally convicted or mentally unstable) should be allowed to own any type of gun, including automatic weapons.

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There needs to be stricter gun regulation laws to prevent mass shootings and school shootings, even if that means some gun rights will be limited to the public.

Building Knowledge Together: Today, we are going to learn about image analysis! This primary source is an engraving by Paul Revere that was widely distributed [shared] throughout the American colonies leading up to the Revolutionary War.
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Which side is winning? How can you tell?

Under "Show Your Work," explain how you know in a complete sentence that identifies a specific element of the image as evidence.

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Which group do you think the artist views as the “bad guys?” How can you tell?

Under "Show Your Work," explain how you know in a complete sentence that identifies a specific element of the image as evidence.

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How is this engraving an example of a BIASED primary source?

Your response should be in a complete sentence with reasoning.

Here is an alternate perspective of the Boston Massacre, which heavily features Crispus Attucks, a mixed-race man who was credited with being the leader and instigator of the event:
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The Boston Massacre was a deadly _______ that occurred on March 5, 1770, and resulted in the death of _______ colonists who were shot by nine British soldiers or "Red Coats." It began as a street brawl, but quickly escalated to a chaotic _______ .

The Cause: Tensions ran high in Boston as _______ between _______ and British soldiers were increasingly common. More than 2,000 British soldiers occupied Boston and tried to enforce Britain’s _______ . American colonists rebelled against the taxes they found _______, rallying around the cry "No taxation without representation!"

The Effect: The Boston Massacre _______ anti-British _______ and paved the way for the American Revolution.
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Exit Ticket: How could the Founding Fathers of the United States use the Boston Massacre to support the claim that the Second Amendment is necessary?

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Exit Ticket: Do you think the Founding Fathers would still support the Second Amendment today? Explain why or why not.

That's all for classwork today. You have two options:
  • Option A: Continue through this Formative and complete the Unit 1.4 Reading, which was last night’s homework.
  • Option B: Complete Unit 1.3 Homework, which you were already given extra time to complete!

Monday, 10/3/2022 Homework: The Bill of Rights - The Second Amendment

Key Term:
  • Militia= Before the United States became an independent country, the colonists did not have an army because they were apart of Great Britain and ruled by the king.
  • A militia is a makeshift army made up of regular civilians (not formal soldiers.)
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As used in the sentence, "infringed" most nearly means

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  • Advocate=supporter
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What is a technical component of the Second Amendment that has led to debate amongst pro gun and anti gun advocates?

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  • Framers=The men who wrote the Constitution of the United States (including the Bill of Rights.)
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Advocates of gun control argue that

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According to gun supporters, the framers created the Second Amendment for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

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  • Denounced=rejected
  • Regulations=restrictions
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According to the Supreme Court, when are firearm regulations acceptable? Select all that apply.

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Do you think adults should have the right to bear arms? Please answer why or why not in at least two complete sentences.