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= = =An Exploration of Events Leading to the American Revolution=

"America stands armed with resolution and virtue; but she still recoils at the idea of drawing the sword against the nation from whence she derived her origin. Yet Britain. . . . is ready to plunge her dagger into. . . .her affectionate offspring."


 * Adapted from a PBU created by the following Malden High School Social Studies Department members:**


 * Judi Allen, Jessica Arrendol, Jamie Green, Rick Tivnan, Greg Hurley**

Objectives:

Identify the intellectual origins of the American Revolution Identify the reasons for Colonial American Protest Analyze the role of political protest in causing political change Summarize how colonists resentment grew into violent rebellion

Essential Questions:

1) Why do people choose to organize to use violence against their own government? 2) How does resentment become open rebellion? 3) How does political change occur when a government is at odds with its' people?