The American Revolution focuses on bringing to light the decisions and events of this great war that have played an important part in shaping the history of America. Each lesson includes a reading selection with background information on important people and events, as well as an activity skills page. Activities are focused on using informational text to develop reading comprehension skills. Topics covered include colonial settlement and expansion; causes of the war; and the leaders, battles, and outcomes of the American Revolution. Activities include: -Graphic organizers -Time lines -Discussion questions -Map analysis -Research opportunities Correlated to current national and state standards