1765 – 1789

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16 lessons covering the pivotal events of the American Revolution. Each lesson is 45–55 minutes and includes a video, discussion activities, and printable worksheets.

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#11765–1770

The Sons of Liberty

Discover how a group of American colonists called the Sons of Liberty organized resistance against British rule. Students explore the causes of colonial unrest, the role of key figures like Samuel Adams, and how grassroots protest shaped the path to revolution.

Colonial protestSamuel Adams

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The Boston Tea Party

In 1773, colonists disguised as Mohawk warriors dumped 342 chests of British tea into Boston Harbor. Students examine why this act of defiance was a turning point in the American Revolution and how it united the colonies against British taxation.

Boston Harbor protestTea Act 1773

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The Fourth of July

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, formally declaring the thirteen colonies free from British rule. Students explore the ideas of Thomas Jefferson, the influence of Enlightenment thinking, and what independence meant for future generations.

Declaration of IndependenceThomas Jefferson

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