An empowering lesson explores the causes and complaints that led to the American Revolution. Young scholars, starting in fourth grade, complete hands-on activities, role play, and create cartoons to understand the American Revolution and why people drafted the Declaration of Independence. 

Concepts

american history, causes of the american revolution, the american revolution, the stamp act, the declaration of independence, the founding fathers, the boston tea party, wars, american politics

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners create a timeline of events leading to the American Revolution 
• Lead a group discussion on why or why not pupils would join the Sons of Liberty 

Classroom Considerations

• Requires some familiarity of the American Revolution

Pros

• The unit is broken into three sections to complete independently 
• Incorporates primary sources, such as newspaper articles, into the lesson to enhance learning 

Cons

• None