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Quiz on American Revolution-1760-69
In this American Revolution worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, choosing questions and matching answers. Students score 1 point for each correct answer; a printed version is available.
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Quiz On American Revolution: 1781-89
In this American history worksheet, students complete an 8 question online interactive quiz about the American Revolution during the years 1781-1789. This quiz may also be printed and used as a handout.
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The Decisive Victory: Philadelphia and the Winning of the War for American Independence
High schoolers examine primary documents and apply their knowledge to describe them. For this primary document analysis lesson plan students interpret sources and evaluate roles of foreign allies.
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American Revolution and Constitution Take-Home Assessment
In this early American history worksheet, students draw diagrams of that feature the responsibilities of each of the 3 branches of the federal government and then create their own original visuals that highlight the formation of American...
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American Revolution and Constitution Take Home Assessment
In this early American history worksheet, students create posters that feature the branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. Students also research founding ideals of the nation and use Venn diagrams to compare and...
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Foundations of American Government
Young scholars examine historical perspectives. For this Boston Massacre lesson, students watch "The Story Behind the Boston Massacre," and conduct further research on the event. Young scholars debate the Patriot and British perspectives...
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American Revolution: Attempting to Resolve Disputes by Communication
Students study conflicts over taxation. In this American Revolution activity, students research the taxes imposed on the colonists by the British and determine how the colonists attempted to abolish the taxes through non-violent...
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The Road to Democracy
Eleventh graders examine the road to the American Revolution. In this American Revolution lesson, 11th graders read Thomas Paine's works and identify the issues that the colonists had with the British government.
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American Beginnings
Eleventh graders examine the role of historians. In this American History lesson plan, 11th graders analyze document based questions. Students write a summary of these documents.
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Daily Life in Virginia
Students explore colonization in North America. In this United States history lesson, students view a PowerPoint presentation about indentured servants and slave labor, then construct a related Venn diagram. Students answer questions...
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American Revolution Worksheet
In this American Revolution activity, students complete a nine multiple choice question quiz based on facts of the Revolutionary War.
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Patriots v. Loyalists
Students consider how colonial citizens chose sides in the American Revolution. In this Revolutionary War activity, students role play Loyalists, Patriots, and undecideds in a classroom simulation. Students research their positions so...
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Famous Women of the Revolutionary War
Students discover details regarding women who made contributions to the American Revolution. In this this American Revolution lesson, students discuss the story of Deborah Sampson and conduct further research on women of the era.
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American Revolution Tug-of-War
Fifth graders examine the strengths of the colonists and the British. For this American Revolution lesson, 5th graders participate in a tug-of-war game that requires them to consider the strengths of the colonists as well as the British...
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The Declaration of Independence
Young scholars explore the Declaration of Independence. In this civics lesson, students read handouts regarding the document as well as the document itself. Young scholars respond to discussion questions regarding the handout. Students...
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The Boston Tea Party
Learners analyze the impact of Tea Act in the colonies. In this colonial America lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the Tea Act, Samuel Adams's execution of the Boston Tea Party, and British reaction...
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The Stamp Act of 1765
Eleventh graders explore the origins of colonial objections to "taxation without representation". In this American History lesson plan, 11th graders create a presentation on specific topics in relation to the Stamp Act.
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Understanding Freedom: Catching "The Spirit of '76"
Sixth graders complete activities about colonial history through an examination of art from the American Revolution period. In this history and art lesson, 6th graders define an iconic image, sing the song 'Yankee Doodle,' and analyze...
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Paul Revere's Ride and the American Revolution
Students analyze the cause, results, and critical historic figures and events of the American Revolution. In this American Revolution lesson, students review Paul Revere's significance and the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Students...
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Colonial America: Causes Of The American Revolution
Pupils examine the causes of the American Revolution. In this colonial America lesson, students read handouts regarding the sequence of events that led to the commencement of the war. Pupils complete the provided worksheets and...
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Teaching With Documents Lesson Plan: Images of the American Revolution
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American Revolution lesson, students examine international involvement in the war as well as major events of the war.
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Boycotting Baubles of Britain
High schoolers examine the role of British commodities in the Revolutionary War. In this American Revolution lesson, students discover the British commodities that colonists needed and investigate the success of the boycotting campaigns...
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1776: The American Revolution in the Champlain Valley
Students examine the significance of Lake Champlain in the Revolutionary War. In this American Revolution lesson, students discuss how Lake Champlain was integral to the war, create war time lines, and identify the 13 original colonies.
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Revolutions in Latin America: Bolivar, 1813-1814
High schoolers compare the leadership skills of Washington and Bolivar. In this Latin American history lesson, students read biographical information about George Washington and Simon Bolivar. High schoolers compare the men to better...