Grade 4-6

Road to Revolution: The Causes of the Revolutionary War

On this highly interactive tour students will learn the causes of the Revolutionary War as they are taxed, insulted and denied their rights. By handling objects and examining primary source documents, students will put themselves in the colonists’ shoes and learn why they broke away from Great Britain. Along with understanding the issues of dissatisfaction leading to the war, students will learn why the colonists were able to win. (SOL: USI.6, VS.5, VUS.4)