Thirteen Colonies & American Revolution Vocab Word Wall Cards Bulletin Boards

Description

Bring your U.S. history classroom to life with American Revolution and Thirteen Colonies vocabulary cards designed specifically for Grades 3-5! Perfect for bulletin boards or word walls, these European colonization, Thirteen Colonies, and American Revolution word wall cards help reinforce key concepts and terms your students need to know.

Designed specifically for upper elementary students, this product helps reinforce key social studies terms with clear definitions and visuals to support students learning.

Whether you use these cards for your word wall, vocabulary stations, or review games, they are perfect for improving your students’ understanding of essential social studies concepts.

These vocabulary cards are aligned to the 5th Grade U.S. History Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum for the following units:

• Unit 4: European Colonization in the U.S.
• Unit 5: The American Revolution

What’s Included:

• 135 Vocabulary Cards: The colorful vocabulary cards are arranged with 2 cards per page – just print, cut, laminate, and display! Features both photographs and illustrations with easy-to-read terms and definitions.
• 2 Vocabulary Quizzes: The unit vocabulary quiz includes vocabulary matching, multiple choice, and short answer questions based on the terms in this resource.
• Answer Keys: An answer key for each of the vocabulary quizzes is included for easy grading.
• 2 Unit Word Wall Headers: Unit posters for a classroom word wall bulletin board are included to make it easy to display!
• Suggestions for Use: This page includes a variety of lesson activity ideas you can use to set up and incorporate vocabulary cards with your students.

Vocabulary Terms in this Resource

exploration

colonization

settlement

push factors

pull factors

Pedro Menendez de Aviles

Florida

strategic

trade

Timucua people

religious freedom

persecution

Pilgrims

Plymouth

Puritans

Massachusetts Bay

Catholics

Maryland

Quakers

Pennsylvania

Anne Hutchinson

William Bradford

William Penn

Roger Williams

economic gain

conquistadors

fur trade

Dutch

New Amsterdam

John Smith

Roanoke

Jamestown

consequences

disease

displacement

slavery

plantation

Triangular Trade

colony

debtors

New England

New Hampshire

Massachusetts

Rhode Island

Connecticut

Wampanoag

Pequot

shipbuilding

Mayflower Compact

Middle Colonies

New York

New Jersey

Delaware

Lenape

Susquehannock

Breadbasket Colonies

merchant

tradesman

artisan

hornbook

Virginia

Maryland

North Carolina

South Carolina

Georgia

Powhatan

Cherokee

cash crops

Virginia House of Burgesses

Southern colonies

American Revolution

colonists

treaty

freedom

rights

French and Indian War

Huron

Britain

France

Ohio River Valley

Treaty of Paris 1763

militia

taxation

Sugar Act

Stamp Act

Townshend Acts

Boston Massacre

Tea Act

Intolerable Acts

no taxation without representation

Proclamation of 1763

Crispus Attucks

Boston Tea Party

First Continental Congress

Sons of Liberty

Patriots

Loyalists

Neutralists

George Washington

Molly Ludwig

Paul Revere

Thomas Jefferson

Benjamin Franklin

King George III

Samuel Adams

Patrick Henry

Benedict Arnold

Mercy Otis Warren

Phillis Wheatley

Revolutionary War

minutemen

Battle of Lexington and Concord

Second Continental Congress

Continental Army

Battle of Bunker Hill

Declaration of Independence

Delaware River

Battle of Saratoga

Valley Forge

Battle of Yorktown

Treaty of Paris

Yankee Doodle

Union Jack flag

Grand Union flag

Continental Congress

liberty

pursuit of happiness

political

abolition

women’s rights

trade

agriculture

enlightenment

French Revolution

foreign policy

Important Note (N.B.): Some vocabulary words may repeat or be similar across different units, as they are specifically aligned with the guided curriculum.

Why use the Smart & Simple Social Studies Vocabulary Cards?

✅ Definitions & Visuals: Each card includes a simple definition and an engaging picture to help students make connections.

✅ Flexible Use: Ideal for vocabulary practice, games, or creating interactive word walls.

✅ Aligned with Standards: Supports TEKS standards and complements the Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum – but can be used with any social studies curriculum.

How to Use:

• Word Walls: Create a classroom display to reinforce daily vocabulary.
• Review Stations: Use the cards for independent or partner review activities.
• Games: Incorporate vocabulary games like matching or memory for a fun review.

This resource will help your students grasp the foundational social studies concepts they need to succeed while making learning interactive and engaging. Perfect for teachers seeking an easy-to-prep, flexible resource that saves time and boosts learning!

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This is a printable resource only. A digital version is not included.