Was the Stamp Act Fair?

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Elementary and middle schoolers examine and evaluate different perspectives concerning events leading to the American Revolution. For this case, they hone in on the Stamp Act. They research controversial bills, laws, or events of the time period and decide whether or not they support or oppose the law.

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Concepts

literature, the american colonies, colonial america, the economy, the stamp act

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economy, american colonies, Informational Text, literature, perspective, Primary Source, stamp act, social studies

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Grade

3rd - 8th

Subjects

Social Studies & History

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Lesson Plans

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For Teacher Use

Instructional Strategy

Research

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