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American Revolution PPT

American Revolution PPT

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Alabama Learning Exchange

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American Revolution

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Introduce learners to the key players of the American Revolution. Each slide provides biographical information on the following people: John Adams, Samuel Adams, Crispus Attucks, King George III, Lord Cornwallis, Thomas Paine, Polly Pitcher, Paul Revere, and George Washington.

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thomas paine, common sense, george washington, united states presidents, john adams, paul revere, the american revolution

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american revolution, george washington, john adams, paul revere, thomas paine, crispus attucks, king george iii, samuel adams, lord cornwallis, molly pitcher, social studies

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Resource Details

Grade

6th - 8th

Subjects

Social Studies & History

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For Teacher Use

Number of Slides

14

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