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John Dickinson's historical figure profile includes his biography, profession, and background in Pennsylvania politics.

Unit 2: American Revolution Student Activities & Handouts

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American Revolution Timeline
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How did British and colonial perspectives on taxation, representation, and self-governance compare in the decades leading up to the American Revolution?
A graphic organizer titled "Rising Tensions" with a thermometer and sections for events and descriptions.
Rising Tensions of the American Revolution Middle School Graphic Organizer
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Analyze the main causes of tensions between the colonies and Great Britain prior to the American Revolution.  
Graphic organizer with three columns labeled "Historical Figure," "Loyalist/Patriot/Other," and "Evidence from the profile."
American Revolution Perspectives Around the Room Middle School Graphic Organizer
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Analyze the perspectives of key figures from the American Revolution.
John Dickinson's historical figure profile includes his biography, profession, and background in Pennsylvania politics.
Historical Figure Profiles of the American Revolution for Middle School
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Evaluate a wide variety of views surrounding the independence of the colonies leading up to the Revolutionary War. 
Text on a document header reads: "Founding Principles, Civic Virtue, and the American Revolution."
Founding Principles, Civic Virtue, and the American Revolution Primary Source Set
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How were civic virtues demonstrated and Founding principles upheld in the Revolutionary era?
Graphic organizer with sections for environment, individuals, virtues or principles, and their impact on events related to the American Revolution.
Founding Principles, Civic Virtue, and the American Revolution Graphic Organizer
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How were civic virtues demonstrated and Founding principles upheld in the Revolutionary era?