Today you will be listening to/viewing the song “My Shot.” After, you will do an analysis of the song and the events that are being mentioned in this song.
Use the lyrics to help you as you work through this activity.
- When Hamilton says “We are meant to be a colony that runs independently” why does he say that?
2.What event is being discussed in the lyrics on the right when they say “they tax us relentlessly”. Describe 2 of the taxes that were placed on the colonists.
3.Britain was in debt after the war, but as the song describes “King George turns around, runs a spendin’ spree.” If you were a colonist and you learned the king was taking your tax money to buy whatever he wanted, how would you feel and why?
4. Why will there “be a revolution in this century” according to this section of the song?
5. This explains “those in bondage have the same rights as you
and me.” What group of people are being discussed in this
section?
6. This section states “This is not a moment, it’s the movement.” What do you think this means?
7. In this section Hamilton states, “If we win our independence, is that a guarantee of freedom for our descendants? Or will the blood we shed begin an endless cycle of vengeance and death?” Do you think this war set up the future for more wars to continue? Explain.
8. How does this song show us that the colonists are ready to rise up and fight for their freedom? Provide evidence from the song to support your answer. (use the lyrics link at the top of this page)