Lesson 4: American Revolution

Was the American Revolution truly revolutionary?

Confederation, Sons of Liberty, absolute monarchy, Treaty of Paris, delegate, Continental System, legislative branch, Continental Congress, executive branch, Boston Tea Party, Articles of Confederation, militia, Quartering Act, judicial branch, Stamp Act, Enlightenment, Intolerable Acts, checks and balances, Declaration of Independence

RH.6-8.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
RH.6-8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
WHIST.6-8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.

DOK 2 Conceptual Thinking
DOK 3 Strategic Reasoning

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