5.1 Introduction to the American Revolution

Open Ended

Warm-Up Question

What is worth fighting for?

Poll

Only 6th graders are allowed to bring their lunch to school. 5th graders must buy their lunch in the cafeteria.

• Somewhat Unfair

• Very Unfair

• Extremely Unfair

Poll

Extra credit will be given to any student who wants it.

• Somewhat Unfair

• Very Unfair

• Extremely Unfair

Poll

Only 6th graders will have student council representatives this year.

• Somewhat Unfair

• Very Unfair

• Extremely Unfair

Poll

Your class representatives will be chosen by the teachers and not the students.

• Somewhat Unfair

• Very Unfair

• Extremely Unfair

Multiple Choice

Who were the key leaders during the American Revolution?

• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin

• Abraham Lincoln, John Adams, and Paul Revere

• Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay

Multiple Select

Which of the following were major battles during the Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Gettysburg

Open Ended

Explain how the outcome of the American Revolution changed the map of the United States, using the information from the maps shown.

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