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The War in the North, 1775-1778 Lesson PlanThe War in the North, 1775-1778 Lesson Plan
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Students investigate the hardships and difficulties that the Continental army faced in the early years of the American War for independence. the battles of Lexington and concord and the expectations of the Continental Army forms the focus of this lesson.

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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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