Teacher Resource Packet

Warwick and the American Revolution [DRAFT]

Warwick, RI

Grades 8-12·2 class periods (~90 min)

In June 1772, Warwick men boarded and burned the British customs schooner Gaspee in what many historians call the first true act of armed rebellion against Britain. Note: specific sources should be verified before classroom use.

This Packet Includes

Learning Objectives & Essential Questions
3 Reading & Activity Handouts
Assessment Quiz (5 questions)
Answer Key

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

Students will be able to explain Warwick's significance in the American Revolution
Students will be able to analyze at least one primary source connected to Warwick
Students will be able to connect events in Warwick to the broader revolutionary movement

Essential Questions

Keep these questions in mind as you work through this packet:

What made Warwick strategically or symbolically important to the Revolution?
How did ordinary people in Warwick experience the war?
What would have been different if Warwick's story had gone another way?

Warm-Up · 10 minutes

Display a historical map of Warwick. Ask: "Looking at this map, what geographic advantages or challenges does Warwick present? Why would armies, merchants, or colonial officials care about this location?" Take 3–4 responses, then connect to the lesson.

Differentiation Strategies

Struggling Learners

Advanced Learners

ELL Support

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Warwick Event Timeline

timeline

Students place key events in chronological order and add details

# Warwick Revolutionary Timeline

Instructions: Place the following events in order and add one detail about each.

[ ] HMS Gaspee Burned at Gaspee Point
[ ] Royal Commission Fails to Prosecute Gaspee Raiders
[ ] Abraham Whipple Commands Continental Navy Vessels

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| Event | Date | Significance |

|-------|------|-------------|

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Primary Source Analysis

graphic organizer

Structured analysis of Revolutionary-era documents

# Primary Source Analysis Worksheet

## Source Information

Title: _________________
Author: _________________
Date: _________________
Type: _________________

## Observation

What do you notice? (List 3 things)

## Reflection

What do you wonder? (List 2 questions)

## Analysis

What does this source tell us about Warwick during the Revolution?

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## Perspective

Whose voice is represented? Whose might be missing?

_______________________________________________

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Key Figures Profile

worksheet

Research template for Revolutionary figures

# Revolutionary Figure Profile

## Basic Information

Name: _________________
Birth/Death Years: _________________
Occupation(s): _________________

## Role in the Revolution

## Reflection

Which figure interests you most and why?

_______________________________________________

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Warwick in the American Revolution

Answer the following questions based on our study of Revolutionary history.

1. What makes Warwick significant in Revolutionary history?
AIt was the site of important Revolutionary eventsBIt had no connection to the RevolutionCIt was founded after the RevolutionDIt was a British stronghold throughout the war
2. Primary sources are documents or objects created during the time period being studied.
True False
3. Name one event that occurred in Warwick during the Revolutionary period and explain its significance.
Answer:
4. Why is it important to consider multiple perspectives when studying history?
ADifferent people experienced events differentlyBIt makes history more confusingCOnly one perspective is ever correctDPerspectives don't matter in history
5. Describe one connection between this town and another Revolutionary-era town we discussed.
Answer:

Warwick in the American Revolution

Warwick and the American Revolution [DRAFT] — Warwick, RI

1.What makes Warwick significant in Revolutionary history?
Answer:A
Warwick played a significant role in the American Revolution as evidenced by the events we studied.
2.Primary sources are documents or objects created during the time period being studied.
Answer:True
Primary sources provide firsthand evidence about historical events.
3.Name one event that occurred in Warwick during the Revolutionary period and explain its significance.
Answer:[Varies - accept any accurate event with reasonable explanation]
Students should identify a specific event and connect it to broader Revolutionary themes.
4.Why is it important to consider multiple perspectives when studying history?
Answer:A
Multiple perspectives help us understand the full complexity of historical events.
5.Describe one connection between this town and another Revolutionary-era town we discussed.
Answer:[Varies - accept any accurate connection]
Students should demonstrate understanding of the interconnected nature of Revolutionary events.