10.1 – Warmup and Introduction
What do you already know about the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution?
Thinking Ahead:
Review this 1775 map and answer the following questions:
- There were 13 original U.S. states. Name 3 of them.
- What country did the 13 original states belong to before they became the United States of America?
What other information do you see on this map?
Big Questions
In this chapter, we explore the war for United States independence. Be ready to review vocabulary words that are related to this topic, discuss your experiences and what you learned about the revolutionary war and fighting for independence.
After completing Module 10, you will be able to answer the following questions:
Question #1: What causes people to start a revolution?
Question #2: What do people gain by becoming independent from another country?
Before we begin, let’s look at our Historical Timeline:
Vocabulary Preview:
Open the Module 10 Vocabulary Notes and complete the worksheet during class.
