Understanding Primary Sources American Revolution

Drawn from Gale?s acclaimed Reference Library products, this concise study guide helps you explore central ideas of primary sources in their historical context. Profiles of the authors and surrounding events; timelines and images; engaging research, discussion and activity ideas; ?Did you know?? facts; and additional features make this guide valuable for students and lifelong learners. Primary sources covered: excerpts from the Stamp Act, the Declaratory Act, the Townshend Revenue Act, the Boston Port Act, the Quartering Act and Resolves of the House of Representatives, Respecting the Letters of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Others; and Letter of Thomas Hutchinson, June 18, 1768 and January 20, 1769.

Drawn from Gale?s acclaimed Reference Library products, this concise study guide helps you explore central ideas of primary sources in their historical context. Profiles of the authors and surrounding events; timelines and images; engaging research, discussion and activity ideas; ?Did you know?? facts; and additional features make this guide valuable for students and lifelong learners. Primary sources covered: The Continental Association, The Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation and an excerpt from the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms.

Drawn from Gale?s acclaimed Reference Library products, this concise study guide helps you explore central ideas of primary sources in their historical context. Profiles of the authors and surrounding events; timelines and images; engaging research, discussion and activity ideas; ?Did you know?? facts; and additional features make this guide valuable for students and lifelong learners. Primary sources covered: Benjamin Franklin's letter to Thomas Cushing, Public Statement on the Hutchinson Letters and ?An Edict by the King of Prussia?; and excerpts from Edmund Burke?s ?On Conciliation"; the first of the Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania to the Inhabitants of the British Colonies by John Dickinson; Thomas Jefferson?s ?A Summary View of the Rights of British America?; Patrick Henry?s "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech; Thomas Paine?s Common Sense; and King George?s ?A Proclamation by the King for Suppressing Rebellion and Sedition.?

Drawn from Gale?s acclaimed Reference Library products, this concise study guide helps you explore central ideas of primary sources in their historical context. Profiles of the authors and surrounding events; timelines and images; engaging research, discussion and activity ideas; ?Did you know?? facts; and additional features make this guide valuable for students and lifelong learners. Primary sources covered: Comments of Lieutenant John Whiting on (Benedict) Arnold's treason, General George Washington's announcement to the Continental Army of Arnold's treason, Closing lines of George Washington's summary of the treason story, and "An Acrostic?On Arnold"; and excerpts from Lord Dunmore?s ?Declaration of Martial Law in Virginia,? Joseph Plumb Martin?s ?A Narrative of Some of the Adventures, Dangers, and Sufferings of a Revolutionary Soldier,? Thomas Paine?s ?The Crisis,? Eliza Wilkinson's account of the looting of her sister's home by British soldiers, Horace Walpole's letter to the Earl of Strafford, and George Washington's Farewell Address to the Armies of the United States.

Provides in-depth background and interpretation of the American Revolution, with short biographies of people relevant to the topics discussed in each chapter.

"Provides a general overview of the American Revolution, including the causes of the conflict, major battles, important figures, and how the United States defeated Great Britain and formed a new nation"--Provided by publisher.

The Primary Sources series is the winner of the 2015 Academics' Choice Awards for the 2015 Smart Book Award in recognition of mind-building excellence. The American Revolution Primary Sources is a pack of 20 primary source documents that are relevant to the history of American Revolution. Each primary resource is printed on sturdy 8.5" X 11" card stock. American Revolution Primary Sources are just what teachers need to help students learn how to analyze primary sources in order to meet Common Core State Standards! Students participate in active learning by creating their own interpretations of history using historical documents. Students make observations, generate questions, organize information and ideas, think analytically, write persuasively or informatively, and cite evidence to support their opinion, hypotheses, and conclusions. Students learn how to integrate and evaluate information to deepen their understanding of historical events. As a result, students experience a more relevant and meaningful learning experience. The 20 documents in the American Revolution Primary Sources Pack are: 1. Political cartoon first created in 1754 during the French and Indian War, later used as a symbol of the American Revolution 2. Engraving of King George III - 1762 3. Political cartoon depicting a mock funeral for the Stamp Act, after it was repealed - 1766 4. Engraving depicting the Boston Massacre - 1770 5. Various first-hand accounts of the Boston Massacre - 1770 6. Lithograph (1846) of The Destruction of Tea at Boston Harbor - December 1773 7. Political cartoon entitled, "Bostonians Paying the Excise Man" - October 1774 8. Depictions of Paul Revere's Ride in 1775

What was it like to be part of the American Revolution? Personal accounts, newspaper stories, and other primary sources give students an opportunity to see what it was like to live during this amazing time in history.

Examines different individuals who were in the Revolutionary War using primary sources including newspaper accounts, songs, speeches, and poetry.