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★ U.S. History 1600–1877 DBQ Series · #2 · Coming soon

The American Revolution DBQ

Were the colonists justified in rebelling against Britain?

Were the colonists justified in rebelling against Britain? Students weigh the Stamp Act Congress, the Boston Massacre engraving, Common Sense, the Declaration, and a Loyalist reply, then take a side.

Grade 8U.S. History 1600–1877Google Slides3 class periodsComing soon

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What's included

  • Teacher presentation (11 slides) with speaker notes
  • Full DBQ packet (32 pages) with documents, organizers, writing task, rubric and answer key
  • Scaffolded version (11 pages)

The documents

  • The Stamp Act Congress
  • The Declaratory Act
  • The Boston Massacre
  • Common Sense
  • The Declaration of Independence
  • A Loyalist View

Good to know

Class time
3 class periods
Format
Editable Google Slides
Answer key
Included

Standards: KAS Grade 8: 8.C.CV.1, 8.H.CE.1, 8.H.CH.6, 8.H.CO.1, 8.I.Q, 8.I.UE, 8.I.CC