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Pontiac's War Lesson PlanPontiac's War Lesson Plan
Publisher
Center for History Education
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3rd - 5th
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Social Studies & History
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Pontiac's War

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This Pontiac's War lesson plan also includes:
  • Pontiac's War (.html)
  • Resource Sheet #1: Consequences of the French and Indian War (.pdf)
  • Resource Sheet #2: Chief Pontiac’s Speech (.pdf)
  • Resource Sheet #3: Pontiac’s War (.pdf)
  • Resource Sheet #4: Joining Chief Pontiac? (.pdf)
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Invaders are coming: fight them off or run? Native American peoples had to decide this question after British colonists went west following the French and Indian War. Using a speech from Chief Pontiac, young historians consider if they would have joined the chief in his fight against the British.

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Concepts

the french and indian war, primary source analysis, primary sources, native american history, colonial america

Instructional Ideas

  • Debate whether Pontiac was justified in fighting off the British
  • Use background information to discuss British tax policies after the French and Indian War

Classroom Considerations

  • Class members need some background on the French and Indian War

Pros

  • Lesson integrates primary source in a way that is relatable
  • Resource explores a neglected perspective of the French and Indian War

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.3 RI.3.4 RI.3.7 RI.3.10 RI.4.1 RI.4.2 RI.4.3 RI.4.4 RI.4.7 RI.4.10 RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.3 RI.5.4 RI.5.7 RI.5.10

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