The Revolution from Britain's Side (King George III)
From Mr. Betts' Class
4 min5th6thSocial Studies
Summary
A parody song imagining the Revolution from King George III's perspective -- losing the colonies he saw as his. A playful, effective way to practice considering another point of view.
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Discussion
A parody song imagining the Revolution from King George III's perspective -- losing the colonies he saw as his.
- How did King George see the colonies?
- Why would losing the colonies upset Britain?
- How does hearing 'the other side' change how you understand the war?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: perspective, empire, loyalty.
Try it: Write one sentence describing the Revolution as King George might.