American Revolution
Unit Description
The American independence movement was sparked by growing political and economic tensions between the American colonists and Great Britain. Following independence, the new nation faced many challenges while trying to build a stable system of democratic governance for the newly established federal republic.
Unit Essential Questions
The American independence movement was sparked by growing political and economic tensions between the American colonists and Great Britain. Following independence, the new nation faced many challenges while trying to build a stable system of democratic governance for the newly established federal republic.
Unit Essential Questions
- What were the causes & effects of the American revolution?
- What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
- What were the causes and effects of writing and ratifying the Constitution of 1787?
- What is federalism?
- What are the basic components of and systems of the US Federal Government?
Power Points
Classwork
Homework
Texts
Videos
America Story of Us: Protests Start
America Story of Us: Revolution