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Causes of the Revolutionary War A Web Quest for 4th Grade History Designed by Janis
Behrens Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page Great Britain has successfully fought the French/Indian War, with the Colonists help, and is now the largest land holder in the Americas. The Colonists are anxious to spread out, explore west, and expand. To their surprise, Great Britain says they can’t. In fact, Great Britain wants the Colonies to pay the debt that is owed for the French/Indian War. The colonists are British, aren’t they? They do have “Rights” as Englishmen, don’t they? Should they have to pay their Mother Land for a debt that gained her more land? Can the colonists speak their concerns about this in Parliament? What might happen if the colonists decide they should not have to pay for the war since they are British? Who would you support: the Colonists or Great Britain? Keep this question in mind as you work through the readings. Consider why you would support your choice. Could there be a bigger price to pay for both the Colonies and Great Britain? The lesson “Causes of the Revolutionary
War” asks you to research several main causes of the Revolutionary war:
Proclamation of 1763, Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Tea Act and Boston Tea Party, and
the Intolerable Acts. You will
research using the web-sites listed below. After you have completed your research
you and your partner will create a Time Line for the events that took place,
fill out a cause and effect chart for each of the events, and create a
presentation, of your choice, to share with the class about the causes and
effects of the Revolutionary War.
Finally, you will write a “stance” paper on which side you
would support, the colonists or Great Britain, including research support as
to why you would support your choice. The Process
Before beginning your task, read the assessment
rubric for each graded aspect of your assignment. Click on Teacher Page to
review Standards for this WebQuest. 1. Read the articles about the
events/causes that led up to the Revolutionary War. Take notes as you read,
about the cause and the effects, using the note taking document provided. You may read from
the web-site or print a hard copy to read at you desk. 2. Create a time-line for the causes
of the Revolutionary War. Include
the Name, date, and give a brief description of the cause on your time-line.
You may use the time-line provided or create your own using butcher
paper. (If you use the one
provided: copy it to desk top and open with word. Print your completed
time-line.) 3. Fill out the cause and effect
chart provided in your portfolio.
Be sure to give a detailed description of the cause and the effect. 4. Create a presentation, of your
choice, about the causes and effects of the Revolutionary War. (Ie. power
point (limit to 6 cards), presentation board, report w/pictures (use links on
Home Page)
etc.)
http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/JBehrens/ Please share your
presentation choice with me before you begin. 5. Write a “stance” paper
for which side you would support.
Would you be a colonist or remain true to Great Britain. Make sure you give support, from your
readings, as to why you would support the choice you made. 6. You have 5 days to complete your
full assignment. Please keep
focused! Your performance will be grade according to the
following rubrics. Group
Presentation Project
Conclusion When you have completed this Web quest you should have a
clear understanding of the causes of the Revolutionary War and the effects
these causes had on both the Colonies/Colonists and Great Britain. You should also be able to take a
stance of support and clearly describe your stance. For extra credit, of 5points, for the unit answer the
question: Could there be a bigger
price to pay for both the Colonies and Great Britain? Answer the question, supporting your answer, on a separate piece of paper and include it in your portfolio. You may hand write your answer neatly and clearly or use a writing program on the computer and print off your answer. Good luck and think carefully about your response. http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/teaact.htm http://www.let.rug.nl/usa/E/teaparty/bostonxx.htm http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=1443 http://www.history.org/history/teaching/tchcrsta.cfm http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/UsaHistory/AmericanRevolution/IntolerableActs.htm http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312848/suact.htm http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/timeline.pdf http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/JBehrens/ Last updated on August 15, 1999. Based on a template from The Web Quest Page |
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