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Evaluate the extent to which American colonists were justified in resisting British policies leading to the American Revolution.

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Weighing the Evidence
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Published By:

Bonnie Belshe

Historical Era:

Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820s)

Thinking Skill:

Historical Analysis & Interpretation

Bloom’s Taxonomy:

Evaluating

Grade Level:

High School

Suggested Teaching Instructions

This activity helps students understand “to what extent” prompts and weighing evidence for nuanced interpretation of primary source evidence.

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Students will weigh the evidence to understand justification for American independence after the Seven Years War and leading to the American Revolution.

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