Revolution How did specific events and British actions lead to the American Revolution? How did aid from France influence the outcome of the American Revolution? What was the significance of the battles of Lexington, Saratoga, and Trenton? What impact did key individuals have on the Revolutionary War? How did the Declaration of Independence lead to the American Revolution?

The Spirit of Independence 1763 -1776 Why does conflict develop? What motivates people to act?

No Taxation Without Representation Why does conflict develop? *Writs of Assistance *The Sugar Act *The Stamp Act *Boycott *Sons of Liberty *The Declaratory Act *The Townshend Acts

The Stamp Act Why were the colonists upset about the Stamp Act? Take a packet from the back counter. Source Document A and read it together as a class. Source and read Documents B and C. Answer the questions in the back of the packet. Based on evidence from the documents, write a paragraph explaining the reasons the colonists were angry with the Stamp Act.

Uniting the Colonists Why does conflict develop? *Committee of Correspondence *Boston Tea Party *The Intolerable Acts *The Boston Massacre

The Boston Massacre Today you are going to take a look at an historical event that has long been a defining moment leading up to the American Revolution….The Boston Massacre. Your job today is to look at this event from multiple points of view to determine who is really to blame for initiating the events. Who is to blame for the Boston Massacre???

A Call to Arms *Continental Congress *Colonial Militias *Minutemen What motivates people to act? *Continental Congress *Colonial Militias *Minutemen *Lexington & Concord *Green Mountain Boys *Battle of Bunker Hill *Patriot v. Loyalist

HIS: The battle of Lexington & Concord Today you become history detectives to determine ‘Who fired the first shot at the battle of Lexington and Concord?’ You have a Top Secret file on your table that contains eye witness accounts of the battles. You will use these documents to determine who fired the first shot. HIS: The battle of Lexington & Concord

Remember that each table needs to collaborate on a paragraph that answers the historical inquiry: Who fired the first shot at the battle of Lexington and Concord? Your paragraph needs to contain the following: -Position statement with roadmap of your evidence. -2 to 4 pieces of evidence from the documents with citations. -2 to 4 pieces of reasoning showing how the evidence supports your position. -Conclusion. Please place everyone’s name on the paragraph before you turn it in.

Declaring Independence What motivates people to act? *Second Continental Congress *Olive Branch Petition *Common Sense *Declaration of Independence

Close Read of The Declaration of Independence Listen to the reading of the Declaration as you read along with your copy. Keep close attention to the section with the grievances. Be prepared to answer questions using your document!