Stamp Act: Was it fair? Investigation Activity
In the MIDDLE of History
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Grade Levels
5th - 8th
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSRH.6-8.1
CCSSRH.6-8.2
CCSSRH.6-8.4
CCSSRH.6-8.6
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
10 pages
In the MIDDLE of History
7 Followers
Description
Students will examine 6 sources, some in support of Great Britain, and some in support of the colonists, to determine if the Stamp Act was fair/justified.
All sources have the same question set which includes:
-classifying the source as primary or secondary
-author
-perspective
This can be used as a group activity or station activity. This can also be used as a whole-group activity.
credit to CANVA for graphics and fonts.
Total Pages
10 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
2 days
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSRH.6-8.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
CCSSRH.6-8.2
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
CCSSRH.6-8.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
CCSSRH.6-8.6
Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author’s point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).
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