Unit 21: European Rivalry

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Washington at Valley Forge

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Unit 21 [flag bg_color=”#d6e3bc” text_color=”#9d241a”]Middle School[/flag]

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Unit Overview

Subjects Covered: Grammar, Literature, Composition, History
Time Period: Reformation and Revolutions
Grade Level: Middle School: 6 – 8
Civilization: English and American
Literature: A Tale of Two Cities – by Charles Dickens

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Unit Description

Much was happening in Europe while America was embroiled in revolution and establishing a new government. The War of Independence had left hard feelings between America and England, and France began a revolution of its own while America sought to establish itself as a new nation. This led to more conflicts that called for strong leadership from both George Washington and John Adams.

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Leading Ideas and Biblical Principles

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God’s providential hand governs and times all events and provides for his Creation according to His plan and purposes.
- The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us..- Acts 17:24-27
Godly leadership and servanthood are necessary for one to be a true reforming influence.
- Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many..- Matthew 20:26 – 28
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Unit 21 Resources: [flag bg_color=”#d6e3bc” text_color=”#9d241a”]Middle School[/flag]

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Lesson One Assignments:
- Review the discussion questions, then read the article: Washington First in War, First in Peace, pages 6-12.
- Narrate about today’s reading using the appropriate notebook page. Be sure to answer the discussion questions and include key people, events, and dates within the narration.
- Be sure to visit www.ArtiosHCS.com for additional resources.
Lesson One Discussion Questions:
- Describe the scene when Washington resigned as commander-in-chief of the American troops.
- Why did disunity develop among the states once the war was over?
- Who was chosen president of the Constitutional Convention?
- How many states needed to ratify the Constitution for it to become law?
- What were the fears behind having a central Constitution?
- Did Washington wish to become president? Why or why not?
- List the original thirteen colonies.
- What challenges did Washington face as the first president of the United States?
- What was the 14th state admitted into the union?
- What was happening in France during Washington’s presidency?
- What was the position of the United States regarding these events?
- What grievances remained toward Great Britain by the United States?
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Lesson Two Assignments:
- Read Washington’s First Inaugural Address.
- In addition, read the Inaugural address of one of the following:
  - Ronald Reagan
  - George W. Bush
  - Bill Clinton
  - Barack Obama
- Make a chart comparing and contrasting the contents and emphases of the two addresses.
- Be sure to visit www.ArtiosHCS.com for additional resources.
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Lesson Three Assignments:
- Review the discussion questions then read the article: Adams – How He Kept Peace with France, pages 14-15.
- Narrate about today’s reading using the appropriate notebook page. Be sure to answer the discussion questions and include key people, events, and dates within the narration.
- Be sure to visit www.ArtiosHCS.com for additional resources.
Lesson Three Discussion Questions:
- What demands did France make on America during John Adams’ presidency?
- How did the United States respond?
- What famous song was written during this time as a response to those demands?
- Describe Washington D.C. when the government first moved there.
- What current state was first called the state of Franklin?
- Who was called to once again serve as commander-in-chief?
- Why did John Jay have to flee to England?
- Why were the English so opposed to discussions with John Jay?
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Literature and Composition
- Read the assignment background information on Setting, then read “Book the Second,” Chapters 14 – 24, of A Tale of Two Cities.
- On the back of the character cards you made in the last unit,
  - Describe the setting in which the characters live or work.
  - Explain what the setting reveals about the character.
Grammar Assignment
- Read the notes on Adverb Clauses, beginning on page 4.
- Complete the grammar exercises on the Artios Home Companion website.
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Unit 21 Extra Resources: [flag bg_color=”#d6e3bc” text_color=”#9d241a”]Middle School[/flag]

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VIDEOS ON THIS WEBSITE SHOULD BE PREVIEWED BY PARENTS BEFORE ALLOWING STUDENTS TO WATCH VIDEOS. SOME VIDEOS MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION ON SENSITIVE TOPICS.

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