Every state has a rich history that defines how it is known today. Using a timeline layout, students will research the history of Vermont and create a timeline of key events. Students must think about what makes an event truly worthy of being included in the timeline and be able to include detail in their timeline.
For an alternative to the timeline layout, have students create a timeline poster to incorporate into a presentation or gallery walk. You can add more than one template to this assignment to give students lots of options and adjust the instructions accordingly.
1609: French explorer Samuel de Champlain explores Vermont and claims the land for France.
1724: The British build Fort Drummer, which becomes the first permanent European settlement in Vermont.
1763: The British win the French and Indian War and take over control of Vermont.
1777: Vermont declares itself an independent republic.
1791: Vermont is the 14th state admitted into statehood on March 4th, 1791.
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Objective: Create a timeline of 4-6 important events in Vermont’s history.
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