American Revolution
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Curipod lesson about topic "American Revolution". #8-10
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Updated 5 months ago
1. Word cloud
120 seconds
What was the main cause of the American Revolution?
2. Slide
60 seconds
The American Revolution was a war between the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain that began in 1775. The conflict was the result of political unrest in the colonies due to taxation without representation and other grievances. The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which recognized the United States as an independent nation.
The American Revolution
3. Slide
60 seconds
Thirteen Colonies: The thirteen British colonies that became the original states of the United States of America. Treaty of Paris: A peace treaty signed in 1783 between Great Britain and the United States that officially ended the American Revolution and recognized the independence of the United States. Taxation without Representation: A phrase used to describe a situation in which an individual or group is taxed by a government without being represented in that government.
Concepts:
4. Slide
60 seconds
George Washington was appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in 1775. The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the American Revolution and led to the British surrender in 1781.
Fun facts:
5. Open question
660 seconds
Work together in pairs: What were some of the primary causes of the American Revolution?
6. Open question
660 seconds
Work together in pairs: What were some key events in the American Revolution that helped shape the United States as we know it today?
7. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Create a drawing that combines the features of a car, a computer, and a tree. The car should have features of a tree, the computer should have features of a car, and the tree should have features of a computer. Have fun and be creative!
8. Poll
300 seconds
What year did the American Revolution begin?
- 1760
- 1776
- 1783
- 1754
9. Poll
300 seconds
Which document declared America's independence from Britain?
- The Declaration of Sentiments
- The Treaty of Paris
- The Declaration of Independence
- The Bill of Rights
10. Poll
300 seconds
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- George Washington
- Thomas Jefferson
- John Adams
- Benjamin Franklin
11. Poll
300 seconds
Which country did the colonists fight against during the American Revolution?
- Spain
- France
- Germany
- Great Britain
12. Poll
300 seconds
Which event was a major factor in the start of the American Revolution?
- The Boston Massacre
- The Battle of Bunker Hill
- The Battle of Saratoga
- The Battle of Gettysburg
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