Colonial Times

The American Revolution was a turning point in history. After years of conflict followed by open warfare, Great Britain's North American colonies became a new, independent nation - the United States of America! This educational video for children discusses events leading up to the war including the Intolerable Acts, the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party, as well as major battles and events during the Revolutionary War.

Project: Create an interactive timeline by using "Read Write Think" website

You need to include the following:

  1. You will need to research 6 different events that occurred either from the Boston Massacre or the Boston Tea Party time period and list them on their worksheet

  2. You will then save 6 pictures pertaining to the event

  3. Save, if needed

  4. Print when done