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Patriot or traitor? Scholars debate the line between patriotism and treason in a short activity. Academics analyze a political cartoon and discuss varying viewpoints between different groups living in the American colonies. The activity concludes with a short written paragraph to help pupils understand key concepts, such as the beliefs of the Sons of Liberty.
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causes of the american revolution, the american revolution, american history, america, the united states, the american colonies, the founding fathers, the declaration of independence, patriotism, patriots, treason, british imperialism, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, skills review, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, revolutions, political cartoons
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a list of the colonists' grievances with Great Britain
- Discuss ways the colonists tried to enact change before declaring war
Classroom Considerations
- The activity is completed online
Pros
- Activity is a great introduction to historical analysis
- The resource is easily adaptable for remote learning
Cons
- None