John Adams Join or Die

Everyone picked up a handout (John Adams, Episode 1 "Join or Die").  We started with you copying the famous "Join or Die" propaganda from a famous American colonist.  Who created & published it?    As a colonist, how would you interpret this political cartoon?  What message does it send?

We then watched the first half of the premiere episode.  You were to keep an eye (and your mind) on being able to present evidence in order to discuss the following:

1. Husband-Wife Relationship & Dynamic (What role/s did each play in the household & with one-another?)
2. Viewpoint & Bias (Who testified & What they Saw – affected by their personal beliefs?)
3. Propaganda (listen for language and look for images that promote a certain viewpoint)
4. Violence = Fear & Intimidation (when is this evident in the video?)
5. Character (traits/qualities) of John Adams (what kind of person was he?)

We will conclude the episode tomorrow and then analyze the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday.