American Revolution

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

5, 7

Overview

In this activity, students investigate the factors that may have contributed to the American Revolution. Students consider social, economic, and geographical factors. Click on the Download PDF or DOC button to access additional resources.

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 5

SS10.5.7

Determine causes and events leading to the American Revolution, including the French and Indian War, the Stamp Act, the Intolerable Acts, the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party.

UP:SS10.5.7

Vocabulary

  • cause
  • effect
  • revolution
  • intolerable

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The effects of the French and Indian War.
  • The Stamp Act enraged the citizens of the colonies and was the origin of the phrase "No Taxation with Representation".
  • The Intolerable Acts were enacted to punish the Boston colonists for the Boston Tea Party.
  • The Boston Massacre was a result of conflict between the British soldiers and angry colonists.
  • The Boston Tea Party was the colonists' response to taxes on tea.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Explain why colonies were engaged in the French and Indian War.
  • Describe and evaluate how colonists reacted to the Stamp Act.
  • Describe the effects of the Intolerable Acts.
  • Describe the Boston Massacre and analyze colonists response to the Boston Massacre.
  • Describe the Boston Tea Party and examine the effects of this event.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • The causes and effects of events that lead to the American Revolution.
Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 7 - 7th Grade: Geography

SS10.7G.12

Explain ways geographic features and environmental issues have influenced historical events.

UP:SS10.7G.12

Vocabulary

  • geographic features
  • physical environments
  • environmental issues
  • revitalization

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The ways geographic feature can effect historical events.
  • The ways environmental issues can effect historical events.
  • Geographic features: fall line, Cumberland Gap, desert southwest, global and local landscape patterns, climate and weather conditions (local to global), central business district/downtown.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Read and interpret physical geography maps related to historical events.
  • Trace the progression of a historical event or era on a map.
  • Analyze changing realities of natural resources.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Historical events are influenced by geographic features and environmental issues.

CR Resource Type

Learning Activity

Resource Provider

College Career & Civic Life

License Type

Custom
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