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The American Revolution: 1775-1783

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Casting the American Revolution into a bright, informative light, this presentation details many key facts about the strategies and decision during the revolutionary campaigns. The latter half of the slides prompt viewers to examine why the British lost the war, as well as covering the next steps for the blossoming United States of America.

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george washington, united states presidents, the american revolution, the articles of confederation

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american revolution, articles of confederation, battle of yorktown, cornwallis, revolutionary war, shay's rebellion, washington, social studies
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Grade
8th - 11th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
35

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