This 1782 British cartoon reflects the belief by the cartoonist that continual fighting on the part of the British was futile.
We have created questions and answers for your classroom use.
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This chart, from our Colonial Era and American Revolution PowerPoints, identifies the major causes of the American independence movement in the colonies.
We have included the chart along with questions and answers for your students.
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US History Image Library – Pre-20th Century
A new PBS documentary For Love of Liberty: The Story of America’s Black Patriots, details the military contributions of African Americans.
The U.S. Army created an edited 25-minute version of the film and corresponding high school and college facilitator guides. The materials, structured to fit a classroom timeframe, are versatile and can compliment studies in American history, civics, social studies and ROTC programs.
Two professors holding PhD’s in curriculum development created the facilitator guides. These guides define course outcomes, general information, important facts and post viewing questions for each chapter.
The chapters of the film are divided according to wars, which allow educators the option to adapt the materials to fit specific topical discussions. The 25-minute version can be shown in its entirety or according to appropriate content. Either way, educators can customize the video footage to support several presentation formats.
We are lucky enough to have access to each chapter and accompanying questions for both high school and college.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Revolution
Chapter 3: The Civil War
Chapter 4: WWI
Chapter 5: WWII
Chapter 6: The Korean War
Chapter 7: The Vietnam War
Chapter 8: The Middle East
Chapter 9: Conclusion
One of the most influential documents written in the US during the struggles with Britain, this pamphlet offers an opportunity for students to read some of the arguments made for separation.
We have included an excerpt with questions and answers.
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We have included an excerpt along with questions and answers from his passionate speech given on the eve of the revolutionary war.
It is short and well-suited for use as a primary source since the language is easily understandable. This can help students feel good about reading a “real speech”.
For more on this era check out our Colonial Era, Revolutionary War, and Early US History Review PowerPoints and our classroom ready simulation games:
Here is another classic SchoolHouse Rock cartoon, this time on the American Revolution.
Fun to show students, they are great conversation starters.
It is also fun to assign students to design their own take on this topic, what information might they add or take away from the video?
Check out our Colonial Era and American Revolutionary War PowerPoints for more in depth explorations of this time period.
The Library of Congress American Memory has grouped resources by topic, making it easier for an educator to find what they are looking for. This post will highlight the collection of maps found on the American Revolution.
This map shows the US in 1783:
This map shows the action between the British and Americans in Boston at Charlestown in 1775:
It is possible to search by subject, geographic location, or keyword depending on what map you are needing.
Our American Revolution PowerPoint presentation covers the major causes of the revolution as well major campaigns and battles, and the resulting peace.
