CKHG Unit 7: The American Revolution
Focus:
This unit begins by providing background information on the establishment of the thirteen colonies. Students learn about early alliances, the French and Indian War, as well as the causes and provocations of the American Revolution, such as British taxes, the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party. Students are introduced to major ideas in the Declaration of Independence and to key figures in the Revolution, including George Washington, Crispus Attucks, Patrick Henry, Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, John Paul Jones, and Nathan Hale. Students are also introduced to art and literature representative of the period.
Number of Lessons: 20
Instruction Time:
45 minutes (Each lesson may be divided into shorter segments.)
Additional Search Terms:
social studies • geography • map skills • nonfiction • informational text • primary source documents • civics • Founding Fathers • Paul Revere’s Ride • Concord Hymn • Molly Pitcher • Rip Van Winkle • Gilbert Stuart • Washington Crossing the Delaware
