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The American Revolution

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An empowering lesson explores the causes and complaints that led to the American Revolution. Young scholars, starting in fourth grade, complete hands-on activities, role play, and create cartoons to understand the American Revolution and why people drafted the Declaration of Independence. 

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Concepts
american history, causes of the american revolution, the american revolution, the stamp act, the declaration of independence, the founding fathers, the boston tea party, wars, american politics
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners create a timeline of events leading to the American Revolution 
  • Lead a group discussion on why or why not pupils would join the Sons of Liberty 
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires some familiarity of the American Revolution
Pros
  • The unit is broken into three sections to complete independently 
  • Incorporates primary sources, such as newspaper articles, into the lesson to enhance learning 
Cons
  • None