The American Revolution: Different Perspectives Assessment

1. Watch the video and complete your answers to the questions below:

a) Why is the revolution seen as an important event in world history?

The British Empire had imposed various restrictions on the colonial

economies including limiting trade, settlement, and manufacturing. The
Revolution opened new markets and new trade relationships.

b) When did it happen?

1775-1783.

c) Who was involved?

d) What were the causes

The effects

1. Read this passage. Look up words you do not know and write the
translation on the page

The Revolution had short- and long-term consequences. Perhaps the most important

immediate consequence of declaring independence was the creation of state

constitutions in 1776 and 1777. The Revolution would transform the new

nation’s politics and society, including increased participation in politics and

governance, the legal institutionalization of religious toleration, and the

growth and diffusion of the population, particularly westward. The

Revolution affected Native Americans by opening up western settlement and

creating governments hostile to their territorial claims. Even more broadly, the

Revolution ended the mercantilist economy, opening new opportunities in

trade and manufacturing.

2. Complete this summary by listing the effects. The effects have been
highlighted in bold to help you.

Summary: The revolution had long and short-term effects these were:

1.
Assessment Task: Writing a detailed answer.

How does perspective affect whether people see the revolution as having a positive or
negative impact?

1. Research

Research one group who supported the revolution and one group who did not using this
website.

https://www.amrevmuseum.org/big-idea-6-the-people-and-perspectives-in-between

2. Plan your response in this table.

Point Evidence Explain

Paragraph 1 Those who An example of this They believe this

supported the would be… because….
revolution would
think/see it as…
Furthermore,

Paragraph 2 In contrast those For example, … They felt strongly

who…. that…. because…

Conclusion
The example of the revolution shows that perspective matters
because…….
Crusades

Assessment Task: Writing a detailed answer.

“The Crusades changed our worldviews in mostly a negative way.”

1. Plan your response in this table.

Point Evidence Explain

Paragraph 1 Some people An example of this They believe this

would argue that would be… because….
the crusades our
worldviews in a
negative way. Furthermore,

It could be argued
the crusades had a
negative impact on
worldviews..

Paragraph 2 In contrast some For example, … They felt strongly

argue the crusades that…. because…
changed
worldviews in a
positive way…

However, there
are strong
arguments that
the crusades had
a positive impact..

Conclusion
In conclusion, the evidence would suggest that…because…
Marking Rubric

How does perspective affect whether people see the revolution as having a positive or negative impact?

“The Crusades changed our worldviews in mostly a negative way.”

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