1. American Revolution Research
The Assignment:
You must choose a historical event mentioned in chains and research it in depth. You may choose up to two other people to work with. Groups of four are not acceptaple.

2. American Revolution Research
Requirements
A quote from Chains about the event with proper formatting of the quote
A visual representation of the event
Five written cause and effect statements about your event
The significance of the event in history
Analysis of the event’s impact on the Chains plot
Works Cited

3. Possible Events to Research
The Loyalists perspective
The Patriots perspective
Slavery in the 1770s
The Boston Tea Party
The Great Fire of 1776
Thomas Paine
Common Sense
Treason during the American Revolution
Medical Care in the 1770s
Women’s Rights in the 1770s
George Washington's Assassination Conspiracy
Investigate a historical event that appears in Chains.

4. Synthesize and categorize relevant information technology
• PowerPoint • iMovie • Windows Movie Maker • Keynote • AppleWorks Slide Show Supplemental Activities • Interview • Debate • Brochure • Commercial • Newscast • Newspaper Article • Magazine Format
Possible Formats
Synthesize and categorize relevant information technology

5. Procedure for Research Project
I. Choose a topic
II. Narrow your topic
III. Consider audience and purpose
IV. Gather information
V. Organize information
VI. Write a rough draft
VII. Revise/Edit
VIII. Cite sources
IX. Publish/Present
Once you have formed your group of three, break down the tasks between group members.

6. Rubric