Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

The Seven Years War and the Great Awakening/Crash Course US History #5

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

10

Overview

In this video from PBSLearningMedia, John Green teaches students about the beginnings of the American Revolution. John argues that the Seven Years War, which is often called the French and Indian War in the US, laid a lot of the groundwork for the Revolution. Other stuff was going on in the colonies in the 18th century that primed the people for revolution. One was the Great Awakening. The religious revival was sweeping the country, introducing new ideas about religion and how it should be practiced. At the same time, thinkers like John Locke were rethinking the relationship between rulers and the ruled. So in this highly charged atmosphere, you can just imagine what would happen if the crown started trying to exert more control over the colonies.  This video can be used when teaching students about the role of essential documents in the establishment of colonial governments, including the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, and the Mayflower Compact

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 10 - United States History I

    SS10.US1.2

    Compare regional differences among early New England, Middle, and Southern colonies regarding economics, geography, culture, government, and American Indian relations. [A.1.a., A.1.b., A.1.d., A.1.g., A.1.i.]

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.US1.2

    Vocabulary

    • regional
    • Magna Carta
    • English Bill of Rights
    • Mayflower Compact
    • House of Burgesses
    • Great Awakening
    • New England colonies
    • Middle colonies
    • Southern colonies

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Regional differences among early New England, Middle, and Southern colonies a regarding economics, geography, culture, government, and American Indian relations.
    • Impact and details of essential documents in the establishment of colonial governments, including the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, and the Mayflower Compact.
    • The role of the House of Burgesses and New England town meetings in the development of early American colonies.
    • The impact of the Great Awakening on early American colonial society.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Compare and contrast regional differences among early New England, Middle, and Southern colonies
    • Locate the appropriate colonies in each region on a map.
    • Analyze the effect of geography and weather on the development of regional colonies.
    • Analyze primary documents.
    • Describe the impact of the Great Awakening on colonial society.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • There were regional differences in the early American colonies and the roles of essential documents and events in the development of these colonies.
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    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    PBS
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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