Causes of the Revolutionary War Reading Packet

The Causes of the Revolutionary War Reading Packet teaches 5th grade students about the events leading up to America's war for independence from Britain. Students read an informative passage detailing the contributing factors, such as taxation without representation and restrictions on trade. They then apply key vocabulary terms through multiple activities. These include multiple-choice questions to assess comprehension and graphic organizers to organize and connect ideas. Teachers can utilize this printable packet for whole-class instruction, small group work, independent practice, or homework. Answer keys are provided. This resource provides an engaging way for students to build content knowledge and critical thinking skills in social studies or ELA.