Primary Sources, American Revolution

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Description Primary Source Packs include more than 20 historical documents to help students think critically and analytically, interpret events, and question the various perspectives of history. Award: Academics’ Choice Awards for the Smart Book Award US 2015 Size: 8.5 x 11" 20 primary source documents in each pack By Carole Marsh American Revolution Primary Sources are just what teachers need to help students learn how to analyze primary sources in order to meet Common Core State Standards! Students participate in active learning by creating their own interpretations of history using historical documents. Students make observations, generate questions, organize information and ideas, think analytically, write persuasively or informatively, and cite evidence to support their opinion, hypotheses, and conclusions. Students learn how to integrate and evaluate information to deepen their understanding of historical events. As a result, students experience a more relevant and meaningful learning experience. The 20 American Revolution Primary Sources are: 1. Political cartoon first created in 1754 during the French and Indian War, later used as a symbol of the American Revolution2. Engraving of King George III – 17623. Political cartoon depicting a mock funeral for the Stamp Act, after it was repealed – 17664. Engraving depicting the Boston Massacre – 17705. Various first-hand accounts of the Boston Massacre – 17706. Lithograph (1846) of The Destruction of Tea at Boston Harbor – December 17737. Political cartoon entitled, “Bostonians Paying the Excise Man” - October 17748. Depictions of Paul Revere’s Ride in 17759. Map of the town and harbor of Boston and the surrounding area, showing the road to Concord and the various encampments of British and colonial troops — 177510. Illustration (1876) depicting Patrick Henry delivering his famous speech to the Virginia Assembly – 177511. John Trumbull’s painting (1818) of the committee presenting its draft of the Declaration of Independence at the Second Continental Congress – July 177612. Engraving showing the destruction of the statue of King George III in New York City – July 9, 177613. The first official broadside of the Declaration of Independence that included the names of the signers – 177714. Political cartoon entitled, “Poor Old England endeavoring to reclaim his wicked American children” - April 177715. Painting of British troops leaving Saratoga, New York, after defeat by U. S. General Horatio Gates – October 177716. Depictions of life during the winter at Valley Forge – 177717. British political cartoon during the American Revolution – 177918. Recollections of an enslaved African American in the Revolutionary Army – 1777-178319. Depictions of heroines of the American Revolution – 1777-178320. The surrender of British General Cornwallis to the joint efforts of George Washington and the French navy – 1781Your students will: think critically and analytically, interpret events, and question various perspectives of history. participate in active learning by creating their own interpretations instead of memorizing facts and a writer’s interpretations. integrate and evaluate information provided in diverse media formats to deepen their understanding of historical events. experience a more relevant and meaningful learning experience. Specifications Weight (lbs.) : 0.06 Media Format : Printed Book True Color : Multicolor Contents : 1 Book Subject and Theme : Learing Title : PRIMARY SOURCES AMERICAN REVOL Type of Books : Book Quantity : 1 Audience : Students Education Subject Matter : General Learning School Grade : Multi-Grade Brand : Gallopade Customizable : No Weight : 0.06 lbs. per Each