Mr. Novak’s United States History Class
Unit 2A The American Revolution
In this unit, students will review the events leading up the American
Revolution and examine the causes and initial consequences of the American
Revolution. The course begins with a review of colonial America, an
examination of the development of the American slave system, and a
discussion of the uneasy relationship that developed between the colonies
and the British crown after the French and Indian War. The students will
trace the immediate causes of the Revolutionary War and the colonies’
declaration of independence from Great Britain. Students will also analyze
how the events of the American Revolution helped form the American
identity.
Unit 2A Title: The American Revolution
Unit Duration: 2 Weeks
Objectives:
1.A.2.a Evaluate the power and authority of the government on individuals
5.C.1.a Analyze the political effects of the American Revolution on American society and culture
1.A.2.b Identify the principles in European historic documents and their connections to the American political
system
5.C.1.a Identify the sequence of events between the French and Indian War and the American Revolution
1.A.2.d Describe the significance of principles in the development of the Declaration of Independence
Multi-Media Resource Links
Click on the links below to view videos, and interactive activities.
Chronicles of the American Revolution- PBS
The Road to Revolution Game- PBS
Library of Congress Guide to the American Revolution- Primary
Source Documents
The Boston Tea Party- PBS
“The Shot Heard Round the World!”
The Declaration of Independence- PBS