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This unit bundles student expectations that address events and individuals associated with the movement for American independence from colonial Britain. Following years of salutary neglect of its colonies in North America, the British government instituted a series of polices that for some time fueled tensions between the colonists and leaders in Britain. Ultimately, leaders in the colonies came together to fight for independence and with that form a new government that uni...
This learning resource focuses on the American Revolution, emphasizing the path to independence taken by the American colonies. Students are tasked with analyzing British policies, evaluating the varying colonial perspectives on independence, and understanding the motivations behind the revolution. The material includes vocabulary matching for key terms related to the revolution, prompting inquiries into how British taxation policies fueled unrest and the contrasting views of Patriots and Loyalists. Furthermore, students are encouraged to explore the geographic influences on colonial development and the grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence, fostering critical thinking through specific analysis and comparison of differing perspectives.