There are 8 parts to this task. Complete the tasks in order: 1) Define Boycott, 2) First Continental Congress Background Research, 3) Discuss Findings, 4) Research Famous Boycotts, 5) Discuss Research, 6) Plan a Boycott, 7) Review assignment, 8) Submit to be graded.
Read the definitions of boycott
Read the articles and watch the videos to find out what happened in the First Continental Congress. As you look through these resources, look for causes and effects for the boycott.
Articles
Videos
Fill out this worksheet to help guide you to the understanding of the causes and effects of the First Continental Congress and what it means to boycott. Compare and discuss your information on the Discussion Board on the Moodle site. You must share your findings and reply to at least 2 posts.
View the historical boycotts and pick a boycott you want to research further. Sign up for a historical boycott here.
Article Captain Boycott
Video Captain Boycott
Article Stamp Act
Video Stamp Act
Article Montgomery Bus Boycott
Video Montgomery Bus Boycott
Article Delano Grape Boycott
Video Delano Grape Boycott
Article 1980 Olympics Boycott
Video 1980 Olympics Boycott
Article International Buy Nothing Day
Video International Buy Nothing Day
Article Boycott Caterpillar
Video Boycott Caterpillar
Your assignment will be to post your findings on the causes and effects of the Boycott of your choice. A discussion portal on Moodle will be set up in our Online Discussion Board for this. You will also be required to respond to at least two other posts and respond to any posts from your boycott.
What do you think is a cause worth standing up for? What will you plan to boycott? You will plan a boycott. Make sure to include your causes for wanting to boycott and what effects might happen because of this boycott. You may use the Cause/Effect Graphic Organizer to help you write your plan. Also, check the rubric on the evaluation page on what else needs to be included in your plan.
Have two peers review your boycott proposal and give you feedback. Use the Evaluation Rubric on the next page to help guide your proposal.
Submit your completed Boycott Proposal in Moodle Drop box under “Submit Assignment”.