Conflict Between Colonists and the British


Social Studies American History American Revolution Conflict Between Colonists and the British
Students examine a series of maps of European colonization between 1497–1763. Then they read about the French and Indian War, focusing on its outcome. Next they analyze the slogan “No taxation without representation.” Finally, they give a close reading of the words to the song “Yankee Doodle.”

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Overview

In this experience, students examine a series of maps of European colonization between 1497–1763. Then they read about the French and Indian War, focusing on its outcome. Next they analyze the slogan “No taxation without representation.” Finally, they give a close reading of the words to the song “Yankee Doodle.”

Estimated duration: 30-40 minutes

Vocabulary words:

  • debt
  • representation
  • slogan
  • noble
  • pride

Objectives

  • Analyze the role of taxes in colonial protest against British rule.
  • Explain the British view of the colonists.


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The decision of the British colonies to break away from England did not happen in one day. It took years of events leading up to the War of Independence. In this lesson, you will learn of a key event that contributed to the decision to start the American Revolution.

Objectives
  • Analyze the role of taxes in colonial protest against British rule.
  • Explain the British view of the colonists.


map of the US in 1497, links to a slide show of maps through 1763

North American Colonization from 1497 to 1763


By the 1750s, the British colonies had grown into bustling cities and towns, and fertile farms. Spanish colonies in North America had sprung up across the South. France had claim to a significant amount of land, but the French had established few permanent colonies.

Click through the map slideshow above to see how the colonies changed between 1497 and 1750.


Help students interpret the maps as they click through them.


Which country had claim to the most land in 1750, on the eve of the war known as the French and Indian War?

A) Spain
B) France
C) England

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