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A Broadside View of Independence

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Young scholars are introduced to and read examples of broadsides used during the American Revolution. Using the internet, they review the broadsides and decide whether or not they played a role in the struggle for independence. They report their findings to the class.

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Grade
6th - 11th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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