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Rising Tensions and the American Revolution

Guiding question

What were the main causes of tension between Great Britain and the colonies?

Grade
6–8
Published
Jun 30, 2025
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Founding Principles

Limited Government

Virtues

Moderation

Objectives

  • Students will understand the main causes of tensions between the colonies and Great Britain prior to the American Revolution.  

Materials

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ActivityRising Tensions of the American Revolution Middle School Graphic Organizer

Analyze the main causes of tensions between the colonies and Great Britain prior to the American Revolution.

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