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This Prequel to Independence interactive also includes:
- Student Activity
- Adoption of the Lee Resolution
- Boston Massacre
- Deposition of Captain John Parker Concerning the Battle at Lexington
- Drafting the Declaration of Independence
- https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/the-declaration-of-independence
- Paul Revere's Ride
- Reading of the Declaration of Independence
- Sketch of British and American Lines and Fortifications in Boston Area by John Trumbull
- The Destruction of Tea at Boston Harbor
- View of the Attack on Bunker's Hill, with the Burning of Charles Town
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It's about time! Young historians use primary sources to create a timeline of events leading to American Independence. The fast-paced activity is designed to be used at the end of a unit on the Revolutionary War or as an assessment tool. Academics write a short essay once they have correctly constructed the timeline of events.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils create journal entries bases on historical events leading to the Revolutionary War
- Complete the activity as a group to help younger learners practice historical analysis
Classroom Considerations
- Requires Internet access to complete the activity
Pros
- Activity includes extension ideas if time allows
- The resource is great for English learners, as it uses images instead of written text
Cons
- None