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Lesson

Battles of the American Revolution

Guiding question

What were the key events and turning points of the American Revolution?

Grade
6–8
Published
Jun 30, 2025
Granite obelisk monument surrounded by greenery and a blue sky.

Founding Principles

Liberty

Virtues

Courage

Guiding Questions

  • What were the key events and turning points of the American Revolution? 
  • How did growing tensions between colonists and the British Crown lead to the American Revolution?

Objectives 

  • Students will investigate major battles of the Revolution. 
  • Students will match descriptions of battles to historical art images representing them. 
  • Students will deduce the significance and impact of major battles.  

Materials

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Lesson Components

ActivityBattles of the Revolutionary War Middle School Resource Set

Six images and six essays that review the major battles of the Revolutionary War.

ActivityRevolutionary War Battles Middle School Puzzle

Investigate major battles of the Revolution.

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