Inquiry 3: The American Revolution

Inquiry Question: How can we promote life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all?

The ideals of democracy that fueled the American Revolution turned the power structure of the world upside down. In this Inquiry, students are challenged to examine the people, events, causes, and effects of the American Revolution. They create a connection between the ideals of the American Revolution and our own modern challenges to promote life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all.

Module 1: Launch
Module 2: What sparks a revolution?
Module 3: What factors contribute to the success of a revolution?
Module 4: What makes someone a revolutionary?
Module 5: What role does compromise play in our attempts to live up to our ideals?
Module 6: Inquiry Project