
VS.5a American Revolution
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Michelle Holland
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VS.5a American Revolution
Objective: Students will review the reasons why the colonies went to war with Great Britain
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Prior Knowledge
Identify 2 facts that you already know about the American Revolution.
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Let's Review
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King George III
King of Great Britain at the time of the American Revolution
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British Parliament
Great Britain's legislative branch of their government
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Congress
Continental Congress met with representatives from 12 of the 13 colonies.
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Multiple Choice
Which word completes this sentence? Parliment is the British version of _________.
soldier
Congress
Governor
factory
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Tax
Money that must be paid to support that government.
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Taxation without Representation
British Parliament passing laws to tax the colonists without colonial representatives being allowed to voice their opinions and vote.
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Multiple Choice
American colonists were asked to cover the
cost of the French and Indian War by paying _____.
the Indians
taxes
the French
refunds
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Multiple Choice
Many colonists were against these British Acts of taxation, like the Stamp Act, Tea Act, and Sugar Act because it was an example of "taxation without _____".
representation
colonization
industrialization
immunization
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Patrick Henry
Virginian who inspired patriots from other colonies when he spoke about the unfair British tax laws.
Known for his famous quote: ..."give me liberty or give me death!"
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Thomas Jefferson
Virginian, who provided political leadership and wrote the Declaration of Independence
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Declaration of Independence
States that the authority to govern belongs to the people rather than to the king
States that all people are created equal and have rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
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Multiple Choice
Who is the author of the Declaration of Independence?
Patrick Henry
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
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Multiple Select
Check all that apply regarding items included in the Declaration of Independence
all people are created equal
authority to govern belongs to the king
right to life, liberty, & pursuit of happiness
authority to govern belongs to the people
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Review using video clip: "Causes of the American Revolution"
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Multiple Select
Put a check in the box for each event that led to the American Revolution.
The colonies were angry about the taxes.
The colonies did not like being ruled by a king.
The colonies wanted to be ruled by the American Indians instead.
The colonies did not have representation in Parliament.
VS.5a American Revolution
Objective: Students will review the reasons why the colonies went to war with Great Britain
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