Unit 2: Revolution to Constitution

Learning Targets:

1. Describe the causes, actions, and effects of the Revolutionary War
2. Explain the development and implementation of a new government system (using the United States as an example)
3. Identify historic figures, their beliefs, and ideas; extending these ideas to our culture in the US
4. Analyze the US Constitution and describe its evolution along with discussion on how it is organized

Resources and Assignments:

• Unit 2 Packet
• Unit 2 Starters
• Pretest Unit 2: Revolution to Constitution
  • Socrative

Chapter 4: The War for Independence

• PPT Ch. 4: The War for Independence
  • PPT - Ch 4.4 Main Ideas
• Boston Massacre Image Analysis
• Declaration of Independence
  • Vocabulary Overview Guide
  • Too Late to Apologize Video Response
  • Declaration of Independence (Primary Source)
  • Declaration of Independence Glossary
  • Grievances - Small Group Work
  • Declaration of Independence Poster Project
    • Rubric
• Valley Forge Primary Source Analysis

Chapter 5: Shaping a New Nation

• PPT Ch. 5: Shaping a New Nation
• Articles of Confederation (Primary Source)
  • Articles of Confederation Analysis
• U.S. Constitution (Primary Source)
  • PDF Version
  • U.S. Constitution (Interactive)
  • U.S. Constitution (Interactive 2)
  • U.S. Constitution (Abridged)
• Bill of Rights (Primary Source)

Review:

• Unit 2 Test Review
• Revolution to Constitution Kahoot
• Revolution to Constitution Jeopardy
• Revolutionary War Timeline
• British Acts Puzzle Game