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American Revolutionary War: Two Sides...Two Perspectives Lesson PlanAmerican Revolutionary War: Two Sides...Two Perspectives Lesson Plan
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American Revolutionary War: Two Sides...Two Perspectives

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Students investigate the American Revolutionary War era from the perspective of Britain and the American colonists by researching causes, effects, events and people. They compare the views of the Colonists, and the British and recognize the elements of persuasive, narrative, descriptive and expository writing, and students write using each style.

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