Unit 2: American Revolution Unit Plan

Vocabulary and core curricular concepts covering the events, activities, and topics of the Unit 2: American Revolution schedule.

Unit 2 Essential Questions

The overarching inquiries guiding the American Revolution unit: 1. When is war justified? 2. How much power should the government have?

French and Indian War (7 Years War)

The historical conflict explored on Day 1 through the Nystrom Geography Activity (pg. 28-29).

Merchantalism

An economic concept studied alongside the Townshend Acts in the Day 1 textbook reading and note-sheet (pg. 144-149).

Townshend Acts

British colonial tax policies covered in the Day 1 textbook reading (pg. 144-149) following mercantilism.

Boston Tea Party

A major colonial protest examined in Topic 3, Lesson 3 to explore the question: 'How did George III Strike Back?'

Continental Army

The revolutionary military force whose challenges, surprise attack leading to victory, and turning of the tide are analyzed in Day 5's reading (pg. 172-176).

Declaration of Independence

The founding document analyzed on Days 5 and 6 via interactive textbook activities and comparative videos (America the Story of Us and TedEd).

Loyalists vs. Patriots

The opposing sides within the American colonies studied during Day 7 of the unit.

Culper Spy Ring

The Revolutionary War intelligence network examined on Day 7 using a PPT, code book, code activity, and references to TURN and 'Washington’s Secret Six'.

Paris Treaty of 1783

The formal agreement marking the end of the Revolutionary War, reviewed on Day 8 alongside stakeholder notes.

Articles of Confederation

The initial post-war governing framework that failed, prompting the creation of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and three branches of government.

Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

The opposing viewpoints on the adoption of the U.S. Constitution examined using an Upfront reading and worksheet on Day 8.

Beware the Crown Review Game

The comprehensive review activity conducted on Day 10 to prepare for the unit exam.

American Revolution Assessment

The culminating evaluation for Unit 2 administered on Day 11.