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Causes of the Revolution Newspaper

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Students examine the events that led to the Revolutionary War. Using the internet, they discover the advantages and disadvantages of each side. They use the information to produce a special edition newspaper on the war. They must include interviews and eyewitnesses accounts.

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7th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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