Era 3
Revolution and the New Nation
(1754-1820s)

Prelude to War

The American Revolution - The Making of America
The Complete History of The American Revolution and the Revolutionary War

Considering Independence
This is a webquest that asks students of U.S. History to assume several roles (a patriot/separatist, a tory/loyalist, a slave, and a native American), to study the political, cultural and economic issues of the late Colonial period, to evaluate the information, and then to make a judgment whether Virginia should take the final steps toward independence.

These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of men and women.                                                  Thomas Paine

The American Revolution

So You Say You Want a Revolution
AP US History Revolutionary War Period, S. Finkelstein (South River HS)

Exploring Viewpoints of the American Revolution
Students as journalists/historians research perspectives of various groups during the American Revolution (Patriot/Loyalist/British Government),conduct "interviews", develop their own viewpoint and write a persuasive editorial supported by facts.

Acts of Parliament, in Defense of the British
In this non traditional look at the causes of the American Revolution, students learn that external forces such as national debt and a desire for peace with the Indians motivated many Members of Parliament to pass restrictive legislative Acts on their American colonies.

Cousin, You Live a Lie!
Students research statements in the Declaration of Independence in order to respond to a letter from an English "cousin" who believes the Declaration to be a pack of lies and the Founding Fathers treasonous rascals.

Morristown's Role in the Revolutionary War
Create a newscast covering conditions and mutiny in Washington's winter camps.

Fear is the foundation of most governments.                                                   - John Adams

Constitutional Convention #2

We Were There - WebQuest on US Constitutional Convention
In 1783, with the war formally drawing to a close, the Congress faced a wider range of issues...in 1786, leading statesmen called for a special convention to revise the Articles--the Constitutional Convention. You find yourself in late 18th century United States.

Constitutional Convention: New York State Ratification
In May 1787, 55 delegates from 13 states met in Philidelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation.

The Impeachment of Andrew Jackson
In 1834 Andrew Jackson was in danger of being impeached by the House of Representatives. If the impeachment was followed through by sanate, he would be forced to resign and vice president Martin Van Buren would take his place as president.

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