About This Lesson
On April 19, 1775, the battles of Lexington and Concord sparked the American Revolution. This Lesson Plan offers an overview of the conflicts causes, then delves deeper into the events into the experiences of the American Minutemen at Lexington and Concord and the rallying of more militia troops to the American cause. The beginning of the Revolutionary War seemed like a localized conflict or rebellion but the “shot heard round the world” grew to have an international effect.
Upon completion of this lesson, the students will be able to:
- Knowledge
- Describe events that sparked the Revolutionary War in 1775
- Discuss people’s reactions to the fighting at Lexington and Concord
2. Comprehension/Application/Analysis
- Read, chart, and discuss primary source documents about Lexington and Concord
3. Evaluation
- Evaluate and discuss the effects of the opening conflict of the Revolutionary War
This Lesson Plan can be used as a prepared resource by following this curriculum plan which aligns to NCSS and Common Core Standards.
This Lesson Plan's assets can also be used on their own as supplemental resources. The display format is prepared for easy access, exploring, and learning.
