American Independence

Introduction

Hello Colonist!

For this assignment, you will pretend to be an American Colonist. You will put yourself in their shoes and atmosphere to answer the questions provided. Good luck!

Task

Use the given websites to complete the questions throughout the webquest. Answer the questions with your opinion that can also be backed up by facts from the links provided. Please answer your questions to the best of your ability. By the end of the assignment, you should be able to share with the class what you have learned and why it is beneficial.

Process

https://www.historyforkids.net/declaration-of-independence.html

1. What was the First Continental Congress and what did they discuss?

2. Who was known as the "Committee of Five" and what did they do?

https://www.annenbergclassroom.org/constitution/#:~:text=The%20preamble%20is%20the%20introduction,and%20a%20healthy%2C%20free%20nation.

3. What is the Preamble?

https://americanhistory.si.edu/citizenship/learn/independence/61/learn#:~:text=Many%20colonists%20were%20angry%20because,fight%20Britain%20and%20gain%20independence.

4. What were some examples of what the British did to the colonies that made them want independence?

5. What is 'self-government' in terms of what the colonists wanted?

https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party

6. What was the Boston Tea Party? Why was it significant?

https://time.com/5326345/british-american-revolution-1776/