The American Revolution and Independence
__________About: __________
The American Revolution was the war fought between 1775 and 1783
in which thirteen British colonies won independence from Great
Britain and formed the United States. It grew out of disputes over
taxes and self government, and it introduced ideas about liberty that
still influence the world. This worksheet explores the causes, key
events, major leaders, and lasting legacy of the revolution.
__________What’s Included: __________
This worksheet features Article (5 paragraphs), True/False (16
statements), Comprehension Questions (6), Multiple Choice (15),
Word Search (15 words), Crossword (10 clues), and Odd One Out
(30 words).
__________Target Grades: __________
Grades 5-8
__________Teacher Note: __________
This worksheet works well after a lesson on colonial taxation and the
founding documents. Encourage students to look for cause and effect
relationships between British policies and colonial reactions when
answering the comprehension questions.