Social+Studies

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= = =**__The American Revolution__**= =The American Revolutionary War was a war between England and the Thirteen Original Colonies. The British government attempted to pass laws in the colonies so they would have power over them, but the colonies wanted to be free from England's rule. The colonists finally decided to declare war against England in 1775, and the American Revolutionary War began. When the war ended, the Declaration of Independence was written which gave the colonies their independence. One of the major results of this document was the birth of the United States of America.=

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=__Assignment:__ After you watch the video, draw pictures to show the major events that led up to the independence of the colonies. Make sure to order the events according to which came first. Provide a written caption with each drawing that explains the event.= = = =Use the following links to learn more interesting facts about the Revolutionary War:= =[|Revolutionary War Facts]= =[|Fast Facts]= = = =Once you have visited the above sites, try your knowledge by doing this quiz:= =[|American Revolution]=