Introduction
The American Revolution occurred between 1775 and 1791. The American colonists objected to being heavily taxed by British Parliament and King George III. Their cry was "No taxation without representation!" With the passage of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies became 13 independent states. However, the war was just getting started.
Task
Your task is to research the important events that led to the American Revolution. You will take notes and create a timeline showing your findings. Your timeline may be created using a digital site such as Canva, Adobe, or Piktochart, or you may create it on a poster board.
Process
You will first need to complete some research on the events listed below. You will create a timeline using an online resource or on a poster board as you research. Take notes and write a brief summary of each event in your social studies notebook or in a Google Doc to be turned in.
In your summary, include the following information.
When and where did this event take place? Who was involved? Why was this event important?
Events:
1. French and Indian War https://www.ducksters.com/history/colonial_america/french_and_indian_war.php
2. Proclamation of 1763 https://kids.kiddle.co/Royal_Proclamation_of_1763
3. Stamp Act https://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution/the_stamp_act.php
4. Townshend Acts https://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution/townshend_acts.php
5. Boston Massacre https://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution/boston_massacre.php
6. Boston Tea Party https://www.ducksters.com/history/boston_tea_party.php
7. Intolerable Acts https://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution/intolerable_acts.php
8. First Continental Congress https://www.ducksters.com/history/continental_congress.php
9. Battles of Lexington and Concord https://www.ducksters.com/history/battle_of_lexington_and_concord.php
10. Declaration of Independence https://www.ducksters.com/history/declaration_of_independence.php
Evaluation
Your presentation needs to include the following.
1. Timeline including all of the events.
2. A brief summary of each event answering the following questions. When and where did this event take place? Who was involved? Why was this event important?
3. Create a digital presentation or poster board showing the timeline and all of the above information. Use images or pictures to make it interesting.
Conclusion
Way to go! You completed the American Revolution WebQuest!
Now you can go play the game For Crown or Colony.
Credits
Teacher Page
KY Social Studies Standards
5.H.CO.1
5.H.CE.1
5.H.CH.1
5.I.Q.1