Independence+Summit

Independence Summit Conference ==


 * Question:** Should the colonies declare their independence and separate from England?
 * Time Frame:** Spring of 1776
 * Explanation:** The historical figures that follow have been invited to a meeting in England hosted by King George III. The meeting has been called to discuss the relationship between England and her colonies before things go too far.
 * Preparation:** Due 2 DAYS before the simulation. Prepare a résumé for your selected/assigned person including pertinent information under the following headings:

NAME OF CHARACTER NAME OF STUDENT

PERSONAL BACKGROUND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE POSITION ON THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE COLONIES ALLIES AND ENEMIES POSTSCRIPT SOURCES
 * date/place of birth
 * family of origin: socioeconomic status, occupations, ethnic and religious affiliations, etc.
 * education and general occupation
 * marriage/family dates, names, place of residence
 * aspects of personality and character
 * any government offices held with dates
 * major accomplishments with dates
 * identify your character as sympathetic with the British position or the colonists’ position
 * describe your character’s position on major points of conflict (ex: independence, compromise with Britain, Parliamentary power over colonies, royal power over colonies, taxation, general economic/political philosophy, original ideas held by your character)
 * list others who will attend conference as allies or enemies with brief explanation
 * what happened to the person after the Declaration of Independence
 * primary sources (3 minimum)
 * secondary sources (2 minimum)
 * list primary and secondary separately in MLA format

=On the Day of the Summit Conference: Wednesday, September 28 (Enrichment)= Due:
 * **NAME PLATE**
 * **PROPOSAL** (optional) For an A/B at the conference, you should prepare (by yourself or with one/two of your allies) and propose an alternative to violent rebellion and repression. Be prepared to defend and debate your proposal and those of others. Your proposal should be in line with the philosophy of your character.
 * **COSTUME** (optional)
 * **FOOD** (optional)

=**General Simulation Instructions:**= Grievances and arguments may be addressed to the group, to the king, or to a specific person. Each speaker in turn should address what has been said, or express his/her particular point of view. Both can be done. Students may use note cards, but may not read directly from them. The first time each person speaks, introduce yourself to the group and give a short background about yourself. Speakers will be recognized by the king before speaking and will stand to speak. Every student will be expected to speak during the debate. Please make a name plate to set on your desk during the simulation. Students should take notes during the debate.


 * Grading**: 100 points. [[file:Indep Summit Rubric.pdf]]

POSSIBLE CHARACTERS Chloe V || Martin Howard || Lily || Jonathan Boucher || Sid K. || Cody S || Jared B ||  || **Lord North** Corey F || Aaron Jandzio ||  || Daniel Leonard || Nate R ||  || **Soame Jenyns** Mac Evarts || Jenn A ||  || **George Grenville** Derek H || Alan D ||  || **Thomas Hutchinson** LeighAnn G || Rachel S ||  || **Lord Rockingham** Jon B || Tosh C || Matt S ||  || **George III** Chris C || Ryan ||  ||   || Cheyenne ||  ||   || Cooper ||  ||   ||
 * = =**PRO-COLONIAL**= ||= =**COMPROMISER**= ||= =**PRO-BRITISH**= ||
 * James Wilson || **Adam Smith**
 * Daniel Dulany || **Joseph Galloway**
 * Joseph Warren || Edward Rutledge || Samuel Seabury ||
 * John Wiles ||  || **Lord Dartmouth**
 * Dr. Jonathan Shipley ||  || **William Pitt** (changes)
 * **Edmund Burke**
 * **James Otis**
 * **John Dickinson**
 * **Thomas Jefferson**
 * **Patrick Henry**
 * **Thomas Paine**
 * Gouverneur Morris ||  || **Charles Townshend**
 * Josiah Quincy, Jr. ||  || George Johnstone ||
 * **Sam Adams**
 * **Benjamin Franklin**
 * Wiliam Henry Drayton ||  ||   ||
 * Josiah Tucker ||  ||   ||
 * **John Adams**
 * **John Jay**

=Pre-Summit Instructions--do these tasks quickly, quietly, and in order, please!!=
 * 1) ===put your backpack in the designated area===
 * 2) ===put your food out on the buffet and make it ready to serve===
 * 3) ===put on your costume--you may go to the lav without asking or signing out===
 * 4) ===sign the class checklist at the podium===
 * 5) ===put my copies of your resume and proposal in the basket===
 * 6) ===find a place to sit in the proper area--pro-British, pro-Colonies, or in the middle===
 * 7) ===put out your name plate and any papers you need to speak, take notes===
 * 8) ===wait quietly for further instructions===