Causes of the American Revolution
Grade 8Social Studies45 min
Learning Objective
I can evaluate the relative importance of different events and policies in causing the American Revolutionary War.
Lesson Flow
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The American Revolution for Kids | Learn the Causes and Facts About the American Revolution
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Of the taxes imposed by Great Britain on the colonies, which do you think had the biggest impact on pushing the colonists towards revolution, and why? Which event, the Boston Massacre or the Boston Tea Party, do you believe was a greater turning point in escalating tensions between the colonists and Great Britain? Explain your reasoning. ”
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