Explain the consequences of the French and Indian War in British policies for the American colonies from 1763 - 1774.
Remarks
Examples may include, but are not limited to, Proclamation of 1763, Sugar Act, Quartering Act, Stamp Act, Declaratory Act, Townshend Acts, Tea Act, Quebec Act, and Coercive Acts.
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 8
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved
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Related Access Points
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| SS.8.A.3.AP.1 | Identify the consequences of the French and Indian War in British policies for the American colonies from 1763 – 1774. |
Related Resources
Lesson Plans
| Name |
Description |
| Conflicts in the Colonies: What Happened? | In this lesson plan, students will interact in a hook activity where they will be presented with a series of scenarios where their “rights” will be taken away by their parents/teachers. The students will be asked how they would react under these circumstances, the students can turn and talk about their predictions. The teacher will then present the students with new guided notes. The teacher will introduce the event to the students, such as the French and Indian war, and ask the students to predict what happens next. After the students predict the reaction of the king and the colonists, the teacher reveals the true historical reaction. The students will then be asked if they think the colonists were justified in their actions as an exit slip. |
| Let's Get those British Policies in Line! | In this lesson plan, students will research the policies put in place by Great Britain because of the French and Indian War and then create a timeline of the events. |
| The Beginning of a Revolution: Patriots versus Loyalists | In this lesson, students learn about the events leading up to the American Revolution. Students will compare the beliefs of Patriots and Loyalists regarding government authority and tyranny. |
| Political Participation in the Colonies | In this lesson, students will read about the aftermath of the French and Indian War, acts passed by Great Britain, and the Boston Massacre. Students will answer questions as they read the passage and analyze the cause and effect of British policies and colonist reactions leading up to the Revolutionary War. |
Original Student Tutorials
| Name |
Description |
| Meet the Patriots and Loyalists | In this interactive tutorial, you'll learn about the Patriots' and Loyalists' views on government authority and tyranny. |
| Britain vs. America: What Led to the Declaration of Independence | Learn why Great Britain and her 13 American colonies split between 1763 and 1776 with this interactive tutorial. At the end of this time span, Britain and America were at war, and the Declaration of Independence had announced the United States of America as a brand new nation, no longer colonies of Britain. |
Student Resources
Original Student Tutorials
| Name |
Description |
| Meet the Patriots and Loyalists: | In this interactive tutorial, you'll learn about the Patriots' and Loyalists' views on government authority and tyranny. |
| Britain vs. America: What Led to the Declaration of Independence: | Learn why Great Britain and her 13 American colonies split between 1763 and 1776 with this interactive tutorial. At the end of this time span, Britain and America were at war, and the Declaration of Independence had announced the United States of America as a brand new nation, no longer colonies of Britain. |
Lesson Plan
| Name |
Description |
| Political Participation in the Colonies: | In this lesson, students will read about the aftermath of the French and Indian War, acts passed by Great Britain, and the Boston Massacre. Students will answer questions as they read the passage and analyze the cause and effect of British policies and colonist reactions leading up to the Revolutionary War. |
