Easy American Revolution Vocabulary Activities

The American Revolution is a period studied in different grades across the United States. Regardless of the grade level, a unit on the American Revolution can be a very challenging one to teach. 

With so many players and moving parts, it can be hard to keep track of everything happening at the time. Reviewing vocabulary is a great way to check in with your students about what they know about the war and what they’ve been learning about it. It is also helpful for reinforcing connections between people and events that led to the American Revolution.

Students will learn about the American Revolution and some key figures and events in this activity. Students will demonstrate an understanding of Revolutionary War people and events by matching vocabulary words to their correct descriptions.

The American Revolution words referenced in this cut-and-paste worksheet are:

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding

In addition to independent student work time, use this worksheet as an activity for:

• Lesson wrap-up
• Fast finishers 
• Homework assignment

To challenge your accelerated students:

• Have them use the vocabulary words in complete and historically correct sentences.
• Provide your students with trade books and other informational reading materials to use in the classroom.

To help your struggling readers:

• Complete the activity in a small group or 1:1 learning session.
• Provide your students with a partner to work with during the activity.
• Provide students with a Revolutionary War anchor chart, poster, or other Colonial America resources to reference during the activity.

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This resource was created by Beth Hindi, a teacher in Texas and a Teach Starter collaborator.