A first-of-the-year unit assessment for middle school American History or Government. I used (in part) the "We the People" textbook, and our unit emphasized the ideas behind the Revolutionary War, especially the Declaration of Independence, and other persuasive documents, including Common Sense. We explore patriots versus loyalists, the role of slavery, and also study key people and timeline. We debunk some of the myths students might bring to class. Some of the questions are similar to DBQs, re