Causes of the American Revolution

Causes of the American Revolution

Grade 8 · Social Studies · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can evaluate the relative importance of different events and policies in causing the American Revolutionary War.

Warm-Up Video

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The American Revolution for Kids | Learn the Causes and Facts About the American Revolution

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

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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