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Lesson 1/4 - American Colonial Reactions, 1763-1776 Instructional VideoLesson 1/4 - American Colonial Reactions, 1763-1776 Instructional Video
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Lesson 1/4 - American Colonial Reactions, 1763-1776

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A fine video on the decades leading up to the American Revolutionary War awaits your class. The concepts covered include colonial growth, the colonials' reaction to British authority, the Minutemen, the Sons of Liberty, and the Boston Massacre. Very good!

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the american revolution

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the american revolution, the boston massacre, colonial sons of liberty, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Instructional Videos
Media Length
9:55
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