“This gem of a booklet makes the case for inquiry teaching through an in-depth description of the decisions a teacher makes in his course on the American Revolution. If I could send all my social studies students, pre-service and teachers, to Barlowe’s class I would, but this look into his mind, his materials, his classroom, and his students, is a strong second choice. Use it, study it, and build on it!”
—Dr. David Gerwin, Director, Teaching American History Project, Education Faculty, Queens College

“This booklet on the American Revolution is an outstanding example of the innovative use of primary sources in the classroom, the creative airing of multiple perspectives, and the successful empowerment of students as agents of learning.”
—Mikal Muharrar, Project Director: Enlivening American History Through Primary Sources

“As a former social studies teacher and principal, I strongly recommend Teaching American History: An Inquiry Approach as a must-read for teachers wanting to engage students-including reluctant ones-in an exciting exploration of history. Barlowe has written the best description of inquiry teaching and learning I have ever come across.”
—Donald Freeman, Coordinator, New York Performance Standards Consortium

Who are the ten most important people in American history?
Did Lincoln free the slaves?

Focusing on exposing students to multiple perspectives, this resource demonstrates how to use questions like these to engage students in lively debate and serious scholarship—turning even the most disaffected students into eager historians.

Contents
Introduction
1. The Inquiry Approach
2. Introducing the American Revolution
3. The Declaration of Independence
4. The Missing Slavery Clause
5. Activities
6. The Mother Country
7. The People
8. The Boston Massacre
9. The Global Hill Riots
10. The Boston Tea Party
11. George Washington
12. Thomas Jefferson
13. African Americans and the American Revolution
14. Native American and the Revolution
15. Women’s Role in the American Revolution
16. The Working Class and the Revolution
17. Final Paper and Conclusion
Sample Students Papers
Chapter Notes For Teachers

Teacher to Teacher Publications includes books and accompanying videos/DVDs published by the Center for Inquiry in Teaching and Learning, a professional development institute located in New York City. Written and created by urban public school teachers, these books and media provide a valuable and practical resource for the classroom teacher.