Name _____________________________________
Class _______
_______ / 35
American Revolution Cause-Effect Timeline Due date: Tuesday, November 16
Using your notes, textbook, and/or other resources, determine at least 10 key events that led up to the American
Revolution.
Your timeline should be in chronological order listing the date of the event (month and year is enough). Each key event
must be summarized in two sentences minimum. One sentence describes the event; the other sentence explains why that
event led to the next event (cause-effect relationship).
You may create your timeline on 8 ½” x 11” paper, construction paper, a poster, or any other printed form you choose.
Key events
_____ / 10
Explanation of event
(see details above)
_____ / 20
Proper MUGS
_____ / 5
 = Proficient
Ten or more events with date
included
Two or more sentences
(description and cause-effect
relationship) for all events
Very few errors in MUGS
I = Improving
Eight or nine events and/or
a few dates missing
One or two sentences for
each event or sentences
lack sufficient detail
Some errors in MUGS
N = Does not meet
Fewer than eight events
and/or most dates missing
Sentences missing or lacking
major detail
Many errors in MUGS that
distract from meaning
Standard: History (Select events and construct a timeline)
N
I

+
Standard: Social St. Skills (Organize historical information in text or graphic format)
N
I

+