Unit 4, Chapter 7: Causes of the Revolution

Updated 7-3-15
In this chapter, students will study the causes and effects of the events leading up to the American Revolution. Check out the links below for additional information on this chapter.

• Unit 4 Family Letter - An overview of Unit 4 with reading suggestions.
  

• Chapter 7 Organizer - This is a copy of the blank chapter organizer and study guide (notes). This is due on the day of the chapter test.
• Chapter 7 PowerPoint - This is the presentation used in class.
• Revolution Events Organizer - A study guide to organize causes/effects, laws, historical people, and major events of the period leading to the American Revolution.
  
• Early American Colonies - A completed study guide that details information about each early European settlement in America.
• Political Cartoons Assignment - Part 1 of the political cartoon book that students will create about the American Revolution.
• Boston Massacre - Weigh the Evidence
• List of Grievances - Interpret the meaning of the Declaration of Independence.
• How Did We Get Here? PowerPoint - Quick review of US History to 1763.
• Causes of Revolution PowerPoint
• History Alive Resources - Chapter 10
• History Alive Resources - Chapter 11
• History Alive Resources - Chapter 12

Lesson Summaries

• Chapter 7, Lesson 1 Summary
• Chapter 7, Lesson 2 Summary
• Chapter 7, Lesson 3 Summary
• Chapter 7, Lesson 4 Summary
  
• Causes of the Revolution Review Video (from another school, but covers same material)

Mr. Bowen's Practice Quizzes

• Chapter 7 Vocabulary Practice Quiz
• Chapter 7 Acts and Their Causes/Effects
  
• Chapter 7 Review Practice Quiz
• Chapter 7 Vocabulary Flashcards/Games
  

Quizzes, Games, and Resources

• neoK12 American Revolution for Kids - Interactive quizzes, videos
• Kidport American Revolution - Timelines, events, historical figures
• Social Studies For Kids American Revolutionary War - Timelines, events, historical figures
  
• Mr. Nussbaum American Revolution - A great study resource with loads of information, pictures, timelines, quizzes
  
• Mr. Nussbaum French and Indian War - Maps, information, activities
• Mr. Nussbaum - 1700s
  
• War That Made America - Timelines and videos
• The Coming of the American Revolution
  
• Road to the Revolution - Unit web page
• Proclamation of 1763
  
• Battles of Lexington and Concord
• Causes of the Revolution Flashcards/Games 1
  
• Causes of the Revolution Flashcards/Games 2
  
• American Revolution Matching 1
• American Revolution Matching 2
• American Revolution Matching 3
• Boston Massacre Inquiry - History's mysteries case file
• Lexington/Concord Inquiry - Who fired the first shot? History's mysteries case file
  
• If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution (.pdf)
• Political Cartoons (.pdf)
  
• From Colonies to Country Video Tutorial
• Staying in Charge Video Tutorial

Skills Practice

• Compare Historical Maps
• Read Parallel Timelines
• Interpret Cultural Maps
• Read a Land Use and Resources Map
  
• Read Elevation Maps
• Read a Population Map
  
• Use Map Scales
• Time Zones