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Lesson Plans:
The New United States - The students are to create mock interviews with important figures during the American Revolution such as: Paul Revere, Ethan Allen, George Washington, Peter Salem, Sons of Liberty, etc. The students should be allowed to do any type of interview, whether it be a news report, one-on-one interview, taped interview, etc. Must have at least 10 questions.

American Revolution for Kids
- Good ideas for elementary school students concerning the American Revolution. Includes links, graphic organizers and lesson plan ideas.


Bill of Rights Day - One week lesson plan scheduled for Bill of Rights Day.

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The Bill of Rights - Documents related to the American Colonies' battle for Independence during and after the American Revolution.

America's Freedom Documents - the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Revere's Ride - His Own Story - First hand account of Paul Revere's Midnight Ride as written by Paul Revere.

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American Revolution.org - Over two thousand, five hundred links and more than seven hundred pages. Contains original content and a Scholar's Showcase with works by some of the world's foremost historians, on topics such as Black soldiers of the Revolution, Native American Indians in the Revolution, and hard-to-find information.


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