Causes of the American Revolution
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can analyze the reasons why colonists felt the need to revolt against British rule.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What were some of the main reasons that led colonists to support the idea of independence from Britain?
2. Describe the role of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" in influencing public opinion about independence.
3. Explain the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in the context of the American Revolution and how it affected foreign support for the colonists.
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Educational Video
The AMERICAN REVOLUTION [APUSH Review Unit 3 Topic 5 (3.5)] Period 3: 1754-1800
Heimler's History