This fully resourced lesson explores the impact of the British Empire on the formation of the USA, focusing on the 13 colonies from their foundation to the American Revolution. Through engaging tasks, students will learn how and why the colonies were established, what was traded, the role of enslaved labor, and how tensions with Britain led to independence.

Activities include map labelling, source analysis, trade diagrams, and structured writing tasks that build understanding of imperial impact and historical turning points. Ideal for KS3 pupils studying empire, colonisation, or early American history.

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