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The Revolutionary War

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March your students off to war with this presentation, which provides details to the American Revolution such as important figures (Jefferson, Franklin, Henry), facts about the Declaration of Independence, and definitions of key terms. A good way to start or support a unit on the Revolutionary War, this slideshow is easy for your students to appreciate and understand.

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thomas paine, common sense, john adams, united states presidents, thomas jefferson, benjamin franklin, patrick henry, the american revolution, the declaration of independence

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american revolution, benjamin franklin, declaration of independence, jefferson, john adams, john hancock, patrick henry, thomas paine, social studies
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Grade
8th - 11th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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