The Significance and Factors of Lexington & Concord
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the key factors that contributed to the importance of Lexington and Concord in the American Revolution. Students will categorize factors, rank their significance, and justify their choices.
Topics covered:
#History
#History
#Revolutionary War
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Lexington & Concord
#Identify and categorize the key factors leading to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War
#Compare the political, social, economic, and religious significance of Lexington and Concord
#Analyze and justify the relative importance of these factors in the conflict's escalation
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The Significance and Factors of Lexington & Concord
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Lexington & Concord
Source A: Excerpt from a British Official Report
'The events at Lexington and Concord marked the beginning of open conflict. The colonists' resistance was seen as a challenge to British authority.' Provenance: Official British government report, 1775.
1.
Explain how Source A depicts the significance of Lexington and Concord in the outbreak of the American Revolution. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the perspectives of the colonists and the British regarding the significance of Lexington and Concord. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Outline the main factors that made Lexington and Concord significant in the American Revolution. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious:
- Colonial desire for self-governance
- Growing resentment of British taxes
- Influence of Enlightenment ideas
- Religious groups supporting independence
Provide your categorization and justify your choices. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Which factor was MORE significant in leading to Lexington and Concord: political unrest or economic grievances? Justify your answer with evidence. (5 marks)
[5 marks]6.
Analyse how the social factors contributed to the outbreak of the conflict at Lexington and Concord. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Compare the religious influence on colonial attitudes towards independence before and after Lexington and Concord. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Outline the factors that made Lexington & Concord a turning point in the Revolution. (4 marks)
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