Welcome to week 5! We have more Mix-ins for Monday for you today. Check them out!
I could point out to you a family whose grandfather was an Englishman, whose wife was Dutch, whose son married a French woman, and whose present four sons have now four wives of different nations. He is an American who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, the new rank he holds. Here individuals of all nations are melted into a new race of men, whose labours and posterity will one day cause great changes in the world.
— Hector St. John de Crèvecœur, Letters From an American Farmer
Resource Links:
The Treaty of Paris | See a copy of the document that ended the French and Indian War and learn about a few of the signees.
Stamp Act | A brief synopsis of the Stamp Act.
The Stamp Act of 1765 | Learn more about this tax and why it was passed.
Uproar over the Stamp Act | A Khan Academy article about the colonist reaction to the Stamp Act.
What is an American? | Read from Hector St. John de Crèvecœur’s Letters From an American Farmer.
George III | A kid-friendly encyclopedia entry about the British monarch who “lost the colonies”.
Timeline of the British Acts | Learn about each of the British Acts and when they were made. Click on the name of the act for even more information.
Prelude to a Revolution | Another timeline that lays out the events that lead up to the American Revolution starting in 1763.
The Road to Revolution Game | Answer questions on your quest for liberty.
Video Links:
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
The Stamp Act of 1765 — King George III Announcement | A short announcement from his royal highness. Check out King George’s other announcements about other acts.
A Brief History of America’s Independence: Part 1 | An fun illustrated summary of events leading up to the revolution.
Eliza Luca Pinckney | Learn about this industrious woman who grew the first successful indigo crop in the colonies.
What Were the Townshend Acts? | A well-done short video by History.com.
Prelude to Revolution | Crash Course US History (Recommended LMS and Up)
