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Prequel to Independence InteractivePrequel to Independence Interactive
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
15 mins
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Prequel to Independence

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This Prequel to Independence interactive also includes:
  • Student Activity
  • Adoption of the Lee Resolution
  • Boston Massacre
  • Deposition of Captain John Parker Concerning the Battle at Lexington
  • Drafting the Declaration of Independence
  • https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/the-declaration-of-independence
  • Paul Revere's Ride
  • Reading of the Declaration of Independence
  • Sketch of British and American Lines and Fortifications in Boston Area by John Trumbull
  • The Destruction of Tea at Boston Harbor
  • View of the Attack on Bunker's Hill, with the Burning of Charles Town
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It's about time! Young historians use primary sources to create a timeline of events leading to American Independence. The fast-paced activity is designed to be used at the end of a unit on the Revolutionary War or as an assessment tool. Academics write a short essay once they have correctly constructed the timeline of events. 

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Concepts

american history, the united states, causes of the american revolution, the american revolution, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, skills review, the american colonies, the founding fathers

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils create journal entries bases on historical events leading to the Revolutionary War
  • Complete the activity as a group to help younger learners practice historical analysis 

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires Internet access to complete the activity 

Pros

  • Activity includes extension ideas if time allows
  • The resource is great for English learners, as it uses images instead of written text 

Cons

  • None

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