Question

unit 6: causes of the american revolution
big picture question: why did the colonists rebel against great britain?
suggested pacing: 12 days
resources: history alive! pages 63 - 77, united states history, pages 95 - 104, jarrett pages 91 - 10, adventure tales cartoon, pages 113 - 119
learning goals: when you can answer the questions below, put a check mark in the box on the left.
what students need to know... (facts)

1. what does the term

evolutionary era\ mean?

1. what are some of the reasons there was tension between britain and the thirteen colonies throughout the 1760s and 1770s?
2. what role did the following individuals play during the revolutionary era: abigail adams, john adams, samuel adams, mercy otis warren, benjamin franklin, crispus attucks, king george iii, george washington, patrick henry, thomas jefferson, thomas paine, paul revere, and wentworth cheswell?

• a. adams -
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• king george iii -
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• patrick henry -
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• cheswell -

Explanation:

1. The "Revolutionary Era" generally refers to the period when the American colonies fought for independence from Britain, marked by political, social, and military upheaval leading to the formation of the United States.
2. Tensions between Britain and the Thirteen Colonies in the 1760s - 1770s stemmed from issues like taxation without representation (e.g., Stamp Act, Townshend Acts), British military presence, and restrictions on trade and west - ward expansion.

3.

• Abigail Adams: Encouraged women's rights and provided political advice to her husband John Adams.
• John Adams: A key figure in the push for independence, diplomat, and later the second President of the US.
• Samuel Adams: A revolutionary leader, organized protests and was involved in the Sons of Liberty.
• Mercy Otis Warren: A writer and historian who supported the revolutionary cause through her works.
• Benjamin Franklin: A statesman, scientist, and diplomat who played a crucial role in securing French support for the American cause.
• Crispus Attucks: Considered the first casualty of the American Revolution in the Boston Massacre.
• King George III: The British monarch during the American Revolution, whose policies contributed to colonial unrest.
• George Washington: Commander - in - chief of the Continental Army and the first President of the United States.
• Patrick Henry: A powerful orator who inspired the colonists with speeches like "Give me liberty, or give me death!".
• Thomas Jefferson: Primary author of the Declaration of Independence and later the third President of the US.
• Thomas Paine: His pamphlet "Common Sense" helped to popularize the idea of independence among the colonists.
• Paul Revere: A patriot who made a famous ride to warn of British troop movements.
• Wentworth Cheswell: A patriot who served in the Revolutionary War and was involved in local politics.

Answer:

1. The period of American fight for independence from Britain with political, social, and military changes leading to US formation.
2. Taxation without representation, military presence, trade and expansion restrictions.

3.

• A. Adams: Women's rights advocate, political advisor.
• J. Adams: Independence leader, diplomat, President.
• S. Adams: Revolutionary organizer.
• Warren: Pro - revolution writer and historian.
• Franklin: Statesman, scientist, diplomat for French support.
• Attucks: First casualty of the Revolution.
• King George III: British monarch with policies causing unrest.
• Washington: Continental Army commander, first US President.
• Patrick Henry: Inspiring orator.
• Jefferson: Declaration of Independence author, President.
• Paine: Popularized independence with "Common Sense".
• Revere: Warned of British troop movements.
• Cheswell: Revolutionary War serviceman and local politician.