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Cause and Consequence of Lexington & Concord

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring the causes leading to the battles of Lexington and Concord and their consequences.

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#History
#Revolutionary War
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#Cause and Consequence
#Lexington & Concord
#Explain the causes that led to the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
#Analyse the consequences of these battles on the American Revolution.
#Compare different perspectives on the outbreak of war.

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Cause and Consequence of Lexington & Concord

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Lexington & Concord

Source A: A Patriot's Perspective

'The battles marked the beginning of the fight for independence, sparked by years of tension and unfair treatment by the British government.' Provenance: Statement from a Patriot historian, 1820.

1.
Explain why tensions between the American colonies and Britain increased before the battles of Lexington and Concord. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of Source A and a British official's view on the outbreak of conflict. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Causes of the Battles

Source B: The Intolerable Acts

'The Coercive Acts were seen as punishment and a threat to colonial self-governance, fueling resentment and resistance.' Provenance: British government document, 1774.

1.
Outline how the Intolerable Acts contributed to the outbreak of fighting at Lexington and Concord. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the battles of Lexington and Concord can be seen as a direct consequence of colonial protests and British responses. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Consequences of Lexington & Concord

Source C: Consequences of the Battles

'The clashes at Lexington and Concord ignited the American Revolution, uniting colonies and prompting independence efforts.' Provenance: American history textbook, 1850.

1.
Explain the immediate consequences of the battles for the American colonies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the impacts of the battles on British and American perspectives at the time. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Reflect on how the causes of the battles of Lexington and Concord illustrate the broader tensions between the colonies and Britain. Consider the perspectives presented in sources and your own knowledge.

1.
Write a brief explanation of how colonial protests and British policies led to the battles. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the significance of the battles of Lexington and Concord for the start of the American Revolution. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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