The Seven Years War that Lasted for Nine and other Issues: Beginning Tensions Continued
Learning Goal: Students will be able to explain how the French and Indian war as well as the Stamp Act led to tensions between the colonies and Britain that would result in the Boston Massacre.
As we move through the lesson, use the lesson guide to take notes.
Ending Misconceptions of the French and Indian War
In order to end misconceptions in our thinking, we must first understand how we think to begin with. Before we get into our lesson today, I would like you to share with me what you think the French and Indian War was really all about. Tell me where did it get it's name? Who were the enemies fighting in this war? Where did it take place?
The World At a Glance: 1680-1760
The decades before the Revolutionary War play a crucial role in influencing the colonists and their eventual decision to create their own country. Check out the map below to see what is going on in the world where our story begins.
The French and Indian War
Together we will read the following articles to understand what the French and Indian war was and how it greatly affected the colonies.
In groups or on your own, I would like you to explore some of these websites to gain an understanding of what the stamp act was and why it became such a key event in the rising tensions that led to war. As you work, please make sure to answer the questions on your lesson guide.
America The Story of Us - Ep. 1 Con't: The Boston Massacre
We will pick up where we left off with "America the Story of Us" and watch the next 4 minutes of the episode. In this section, they explain their perspective of the Boston Massacre. (If you are watching on your own, be aware that we started the episode at 15 minutes and ended it at 19 minutes.)
Homework: 2nd Blog Post
For your second blog post, I would like you to answer 2-3 of the following questions. Remember to keep up with your character if you chose to do this or simply answer the questions -- feel free to be as creative (or not creative) as you want!
What do you think of the French and Indian War?
What do you think about the new taxes?
What have you heard about the Boston Massacre?
What are you afraid of, excited for, or concerned about in the future now that the Boston Massacre (and the events leading up to it) have happened?
How do you feel about England?
Going Deeper - The other Taxes that Led to Revolution