This lesson contains 10 slides, with text slides and 1 video.
Lesson duration is: 45 min
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§4.4 Revolution in America!
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Learning goal
What was the
American Revolution?
Write the learning goals down in your notebook!
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American colonies
The Thirteen Colonies, part of the British Empire, had independent farmers and self-government.
They formed militias for protection due to limited interference from Britain.
Militias(NL: milities) were civilian armies.
Why would they be created?
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Taxation of
the colonies
After Britain’s 1763 victory over France, it taxed the Thirteen Colonies, sparking protests over unfair taxation and
lack of representation (NL: vertegenwoordiging).
Which idea of the Enlightenment is shown?
To tax someone means in Dutch: ''Belasting heffen.''
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Boston Tea Party (1773): One of the causes of the American Revolution
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8:00
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Slide 6 - Video
What? Create a summary of the texts
on pages 98 and 99 in your textbook
from section 4.4.
How? Individually or in pairs. Examples:
- Mind Map - Written text - Timeline
- Flashcards
Homework of Section 4.4
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War with Britain
The American Revolution began in 1775, led by George Washington. After years of battles, Britain was defeated, and peace was officially declared in 1783.
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Independence
In 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, establishing the United States of Americaand reflecting Enlightenment ideas of human rights and freedom.
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Forming a government
The United States became a federation with a stronger federal government in 1789. The Constitution established governance, and the Bill of Rights protected individual freedoms.
Lesson duration is: 45 min
