What events and tensions caused colonists to want independence?
- Whose stories are left out of the traditional Revolutionary War timeline?
- What did the Declaration of Independence mean-and for whom?
Activities & Games
Key Assignments
- Causes of Unrest - Stations activity analyzing the grievances leading to revolution
- Revolutionary War Timeline Analysis - "Whose story is left out?" of the traditional timeline
- DOI - 1776 - Declaration of Independence close read and analysis
Learn More
- Declaration of Independence - National Archives Read the original document
- The Boston Tea Party - Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Interactive history of the Tea Party
- Liberty! The American Revolution - PBS PBS documentary companion site
Readings
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