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Voices of the American Revolution - Primary Documents

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Students use primary documents to examine the attitudes and positions of several factions leading up to the American Revolutionary War. They read documents, debate differing perspectives and write an essay exploring the reasons for revolt.

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colonial america, the american revolution, the loyalists

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colonial america, loyalists, revolutionary war, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
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Year
2002
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