After learning about the growing revolutionary sentiment among colonists, class members work in small groups or pairs to design a political cartoon.

Concepts

the american revolution, colonial america, causes of the american revolution, the stamp act, the boston tea party, the boston massacre, the intolerable acts, the battles of lexington and concord, the declaration of independence

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Give learners the choice to make a political cartoon or headline poster
  

Classroom Considerations

• Prep time includes making copies 
• Requires projection to display images 

Pros

•  It includes a description of an engaging anticipatory activity, discussion questions, political cartoons, and a rubric
• This is a good, straightforward exploration of the causes of the Revolutionary War
  

Cons

• None