FQ1: What experiences led to the American Revolution? (EQ2,3,4,6)

British taxation
Continental Congress
Confederation government/Articles of Confederation

S 1; PS 2 Gather information from multiple sources, including archives or electronic databases, to have experiences with historical sources and to appreciate the need for multiple perspectives.

S 2; PS 3 Demonstrate an in depth understanding of major events and trends in local history (e.g., The Pequot War, establishment of self government, dis-establishment of the Puritan church, industrialization, waves of in-and-out migration, urbanization, racial tensions.

S3; PS1 Explain the origins of American religious diversity, showing knowledge of some of the beliefs of native Americans and migrants to the new world and give examples of ways those beliefs have changed over time.

S5; PS1 Demonstrate an understanding of the historical background of The Declaration of Independence.

S14; PS7 Analyze the impact government taxing and spending decisions on specific individuals, businesses, organizations and groups.

FQ2: What factors led to the Colonists’ victory? (EQ2, 3, 4, 6)

S3; PS6 Explain reasons for Conflict and the ways conflicts have been resolved.

S5; PS7 Describe means of conflict management, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration and litigation.

FQ3:How did the states govern themselves after the Revolution? (EQ4,6) S3; PS3 Describe the emergence of select governmental systems, principles and institutions.

NOTES TO TEACHER:

It is important the units are taught sequentially. Include discussion of how Britain decided to pay for debts resulting from the French and Indian War.

RESOURCES:

Provided resources :

America the Dream and the People

We the People

RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES:

Create a Board game of major historical events leading up to the Revolution.
Scavenger Hunt - key terms of revolution student must match with person.
To Tell the Truth - event or biographical sketch students must identify.

ASSESSMENTS:

Essential questions
Focus questions
Performance tasks
Tests/quizzes
Teacher observations