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Chapter 5: The American Revolution
Step 1. Questions
Students explain the causes of the American Revolution.
Research the causes of the American Revolution. Here are some questions to help you think about your research. - Why did many colonists want independence from Great Britain? Be sure to think about a wide range of reasons. Some may be political reasons. Others may be religious reasons. Don’t forget to think about economic reasons for why many people wanted to separate from Great Britain.
- Who are some of the key individuals during this period? You can find out about George Washington, Thomas Paine, Thomas Jefferson and others who played a major role in the Revolution.
To begin, visit the Internet sites in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read your local newspaper, or interview an adult. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.
Step 2. Research
Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
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