Young historians explore the reason American colonists were unhappy under British rule. Class members complete hands-on activities and participate in a group discussions to understand why colonists drafted the Declaration of Independence.

Concepts

american history, early american history, the american colonies, the declaration of independence, the stamp act, the boston tea party, causes of the american revolution, the american revolution

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners create propaganda posters promoting the colonists' interests
• Guide pupils to research a leader of the American Revolution in more depth

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a free iCivics account to access the lesson material 

Pros

• The lesson provides all the needed materials
• Unit includes differentiated instruction activities to enhance learning 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.3 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.3