The American Revolution
Investigate the birth of the United States of America with this range of motivating worksheets
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How did the Thirteen Colonies gain independence from the British Empire and become the United States of America?
These worksheets include speaking, reading and vocabulary activities so that students gain a deeper understanding of this turbulent time in American history.
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The American War of Independence
Reading, vocabulary and writing exercises introduce the causes and consequences of the American Revolution.
Type: General lesson plan
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The American War of Independence: Higher Level
Advanced reading text on the causes and consequences of the American Revolution. Students consolidate their learning by preparing a PowerPoint Presentation on the key events of this turbulent time in American history.
Type: General lesson plan
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The American War of Independence: Higher Level Student Presentation
These PowerPoint slides accompany the higher level worksheet on the American War of Independence. They provide a framework for students to give a class presentation on the key events of the revolution.
Type: Teachers' presentation
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Life of Benjamin Franklin
In pairs, students ask and answer questions to complete a text about one of the founding fathers of modern America.
Type: General lesson plan
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Life of George Washington
Information-gap activity in which students ask and answer questions to complete a text about the life and achievements of George Washington.
Type: General lesson plan
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Thomas Jefferson and John Adams
In pairs, students collaborate to share information about the careers of the second and third presidents of the United States.
Type: General lesson plan
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