Now that you have completed the on-line game Mission US ...



For Crown or Colony? mission-

Now that you have completed the on-line game Mission US and have elected to support either the crown (the British government) or your colony, it is time to reflect.

Your task is to write a TWO (2) paragraph reflection on the events that take part in the online game Mission US.

1. You may write about one specific event or several.

2. Step into the role of one of the characters in the game and write from his or her perspective.

o Within the game, when you click on Play, Mission 1: For Crown or Colony, the characters are listed on the right under Meet the Characters.

3. Include and use correctly SIX (6) bold terms from chapter 6, sections 1 and / or 2.

o You must use each of the bold terms correctly and it must be obvious from how you use each term that you know what it means. For example, committees of correspondence is one of the bold terms in chapter 6, section 2. It is not enough merely to mention this term in one of your paragraphs. You must use the term to show that you know what the committees of correspondence were, what they did, and why they were important.

o A term does not have to be mentioned in the game Mission US for you to use it. For example, the Quartering Act is not mentioned in the game but it is in chapter 6, section 1. Therefore you may use the Quartering Act as one of the terms in your paragraphs.

4. Each paragraph should be well developed, 8-12 sentences.

5 points Brief outline of the ideas you’ll discuss, which contains the terms you’ll mention in your paragraphs.

13 points Paragraph #1

▪ Specific event(s) in Mission US discussed;

▪ Written from a particular character’s point of view;

▪ Clearly written and proof read;

▪ Well-developed: 8-12 sentences;

▪ 3 bold terms included and used correctly – 3 pts. for each term.

13 points Paragraph #2

▪ Specific event(s) in Mission US discussed;

▪ Written from a particular character’s point of view;

▪ Clearly written and proof read;

▪ Well-developed: 8-12 sentences;

▪ 3 bold terms included and used correctly – 3 pts. for each term.

A SAMPLE response – from the perspective of Mr. Edes, the printer:

Outline:

1. Mr. Edes, printer of the Boston Gazette

2. Supports the patriot cause

3. Needs to sell advertisements and buy supplies for shop – Example, metal type

4. Married to Mrs. Edes and has an apprentice: Nat Wheeler. A strict master

5. A member of the Sons of Liberty

OVER, PLEASE (

Outline Continued:

6. Meeting in Mr. Edes’ house with Sons of Liberty.

7. Paul Revere & Sam Adams are present

▪ They discuss:

o Quartering Act, Townshend Acts

o How best to resist British and resist revenue from taxes:

▪ Boycotts & Liberty Tree

o Loyalists & imported goods

8. Nat Wheeler is caught listening

9. Bold terms from chapter 6, sections 1-2:

▪ Sons of Liberty, Samuel Adams, revenue

▪ Quartering Act, Townshend Acts, boycotts

Two Paragraphs:

A conversation between Mr. Edes and Paul Revere, in Mr. Edes’ printing shop. Nat is eavesdropping as Mr. Edes and Paul Revere are talking. The reader only hears Mr. Edes’ voice.

Yes, I agree, Paul. Samuel Adams is creating a lot of difficulties for the British with the Sons of Liberty. This is a fine organization and, just like you, I am proud to say that I am a member and that Sam Adams is one of our leaders. We must do more, though, to protest unfair British practices. Yes, the Liberty Tree sends a powerful message and the boycotts, which have slowed the purchase of many British goods, are having an impact. We’ll see how the London merchants like it when they find out they will not be getting the money they expect from the colonies. They’ll be screaming at Parliament. And what will Parliament do? They certainly will seek another source of revenue, of course. They’ve been trying to bring money into the British government any way they are able. I’m still fuming about Parliament going so far as to allow British troops into our homes to eat our food and disturb our privacy. A Quartering Act, indeed! What an insulting way to save money. We must do more to let London know that we are not backing down.

Now where is that boy, Nat? I hope he is not snooping about again. I told him to go to bed sometime ago and he should be asleep in the attic. I know, Paul, I know. I just don’t always trust him, though. He probably is fast asleep, dreaming of that Loyalist girl, Constance. She and her family are traitors to the American cause, you know? They don’t care about our rights and privileges; protecting their wealth is all they’ve got on their minds. I’ve heard her family does not even seem troubled by the Townshend Acts. Don’t they use paper, lead, and paint like the rest of us? Don’t they expect to purchase their tea for an affordable price? Even Loyalists drink tea. And if I hear another word from Nat about that dog of hers – what’s its name? Tumble? Thumble? If I see that Loyalist mutt around here, by George, there will something new to hang from the Liberty Tree. Or maybe I’ll have Mrs. Edes bake it into her next shepherd’s pie – Loyalist pie. We’ll make a gift of it to Constance’s family: a peace offering. I just don’t trust…. Quiet. Did you hear that? Shhh. There’s a shadow in the stairwell.

List of bold terms from chapter 6, sections 1-2:

King George III boycott Boston Massacre

Quartering Act Sons of Liberty John Adams

Revenue Crispus Attucks committee of correspondence

Sugar Act Townshend Acts Boston Tea Party

Stamp Act writs of assistance

Patrick Henry Samuel Adams

Outline due: Thursday, May 7

Paragraphs due: Friday, May 8

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