How much do you know about the American Revolution? There are certainly two sides to every story.
Pretend you are a journalist during this period. Dig deeper into the story of the revolution to uncover the series of events that forced the colonists to rise up against the British. Write a newspaper article covering the events. Here are some questions to help you think about the timeline of the revolution:
What series of events led to the outbreak of the American Revolution?
Do you think the colonists were right to rebel against Britain?
What helped the colonists win the war?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above and record your notes in the boxes.
Step 2. Research
Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these PBS Web sites and uncover the cold hard facts of the war. After you read about the American Revolution and the events leading up to it, record your discoveries in the boxes on this page.
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