American Revolution — Student Collection

Follow the arguments, personal experiences and decisions that shaped the fight for independence, from the first colonial protests to Washington’s return of military power to Congress.

Sold as a class set for 20 or 30 students. Every student receives their own copy of all ten documents. Teaching more than one class? Add a set for each class.

For each document, the student set includes the reproduction, a readable typed transcript, historical context and a student worksheet. Suggested lesson plans and answer keys are supplied digitally for the teacher.

This is a one-time purchase for the complete collection. Shipping is free. Any applicable tax is added at checkout.

Documents included

1. Samuel Adams to James Warren — 4 November 1772
2. Hannah Winthrop to Mercy Otis Warren — 10 November 1773
3. Boston Committee of Correspondence circular letter — 8 June 1774
4. Benjamin Franklin to William Strahan — 5 July 1775
5. Abigail Adams to John Adams — 31 March 1776
6. John Adams to Abigail Adams — 3 July 1776
7. George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge — 25 July 1779
8. Esther Reed to George Washington — 4 July 1780
9. Alexander Hamilton to the Marquis de Lafayette — 15 October 1781
10. George Washington to the President of Congress — 20 December 1783

Suggested for grades 6–12, with teacher support for younger readers. Teachers should review the documents and topics for their class.