Analyzing Wars of Independence

11th GradeSocial Studies30 min

Learning Objective

I can analyze the causes and consequences of a specific independence war.

Lesson Flow

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11 min

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

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Guided Notes

6 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • The Seven Years' War, also known as the French and Indian War in America, was primarily about economics and control of land and resources.

  • The British victory in the Seven Years' War led to territorial changes, with Britain gaining Canada from France and Florida from Spain, but the biggest losers were the Native Americans.

  • The Great Awakening was a revitalization of religious feeling that undermined traditional authority and contributed to a breakdown in respect for authority, which was one of the keys in the American Revolution.

Practice

10 min

3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe one economic cause and one territorial consequence of the Seven Years' War.

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