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If you have time to explore, select the topics link and learn more about the beginning of the American Revolution. Following is review from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Internet Scout: Coming of the American Revolution, 1764-1776 [Macromedia Flash Player] http://www.masshist.org/revolution/ Before the American Revolution, the British colonies along the eastern seaboard of North America were a rather disparate group of competing entities. Strong dissatisfaction with various policies of the British government stirred them to action during the 1760s and 1770s. This fine website from the Massachusetts Historical Society takes visitors inside that struggle through official documents, personal correspondence, and newspaper pieces from those tumultuous decades. By clicking on the "Explore" section, visitors will have the opportunity to look into the Sugar Act, the Stamp Act, and other important documents from the period that led up to the actual Revolution. Moving on, the "Resources" area contains brief biographies of key players involved in this period of rebellion and resistance, including Abigail Adams and Thomas Paine. Finally, the site is rounded out by a section for teachers which includes lesson plans. [KMG] From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu//
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