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Essay Planning: The Causes of the American Revolution - The Stamp Act

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the Stamp Act and its role in causing the American Revolution, using scaffolded questions to develop their understanding and writing skills.

Topics covered:

#Outline the main arguments for and against the Stamp Act as a cause of revolution
#History
#Stamp Act
#Standard
#Analyse the impact of the Stamp Act on colonial protests
#Essay Planning
#Causes of Revolution
#Compare different perspectives on the Stamp Act's significance

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Essay Planning: The Causes of the American Revolution - The Stamp Act

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Essay Planning: The Stamp Act and the Causes of the American Revolution

Essay Title/Question: How did the Stamp Act contribute to the causes of the American Revolution?

Background: The Stamp Act of 1765 was one of the earliest British laws designed to raise revenue from the American colonies. It sparked widespread protests and was a key factor leading to the colonies' push for independence.

Use this scaffolded plan to structure your essay, addressing each point thoroughly with evidence and analysis.

1.
Outline your thesis statement in response to the essay question. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how the Stamp Act affected colonial protests and resistance. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the perspectives of British officials and American colonists regarding the Stamp Act. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Analyse the significance of the Stamp Act in building colonial unity against Britain. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
5.
Identify and explain a counter-argument that downplays the Stamp Act's role in causing the Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Summarize the main arguments for and against the Stamp Act being a primary cause of the American Revolution. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Describe how the Stamp Act contributed to the development of colonial protests and revolutionary ideas. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Evaluate the overall impact of the Stamp Act on the path to the American Revolution. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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