Lesson 1: The American Revolution Discussion and Quiz
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will read chapter 5: The American Revolution in "Give me Liberty" and complete 10 pages of notes.
They will participate in a classroom discussion of this chapter and complete a quiz on the key terms.
What were the roots and significance of the Stamp Act controversy?
What key events sharpened the divisions between Britain and the colonists in the late 1760s and early 1770s?
What key events marked the move toward American independence?
How were American forces able to prevail in the Revolutionary War?
Stamp Act
virtual representation
writs of assistance
Sugar Act
"no taxation with representation"
Committee of Correspondence
Sons of Liberty
Regulators
Townshend Acts
Boston Massacre
Crispus Attucks
Boston Tea Pary
Intolerable Acts
Continental Congress
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Bunker Hill
continental army
Lord Dunmore's proclamatoin
Common Sense
Declaraion of Independence
Hessians
Battle of Sratoga
Benedict Arnold
Battle of Yorktown
Treaty of Paris
HS.SS.3A - 3A. Evaluate how historical events and developments were shaped by unique circumstances of time and place as well as broader historical contexts.
HS.SS.3B - 3B. Analyze how historical contexts and enduring themes shaped and continue to shape people’s perspectives.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the American Revolution through discussion.
Students will demostrate knowledge of key terms through a vocabulary quiz.
Students will be given a note taking outline
Teacher will discuss concepts with class.
Students will take a quiz on key terms and submit notes.