5.4: Causes of the American Revolution

  • Objective: Students will learn about the causes of the Revolutionary War by answering questions on a worksheet based on 1 video and three articles.
  • Vocabulary: Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, Sons of Liberty, Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre
  • Directions:
    1. Get a copy of this worksheet
    2. Watch the video entitled What Was the French and Indian War? Answer the questions on the worksheet under the section entitled "The French and Indian War"
    3. Read the article entitled "The Acts" and answer the questions on the worksheet
    4. Read the article entitled "What is the TRUE STORY of The Boston Massacre?" and answer the questions on the worksheet
    5. Read the article entitled "The Boston Tea Party" and answer the questions on the worksheet
    6. Be sure to complete the timeline on the worksheet.

Video: What was the French and Indian War?

The French and Indian War saw two European imperialists go head-to-head over territory and marked the debut of the soldier who would become America's first president.

Bonus!

  • "The Road to Revolution" - Test your knowledge about the American Revolution, and see if you can navigate your way to independence. Every correct answer gets you closer to liberty!
  • Who is your MVP of the American Revolution? - Who do you think is more important? Alexander Hamilton, Ben Franklin, George Washington, or Thomas Jefferson? Find out by playing this game!