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Lesson 2: Religion and the Argument for American Independence

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Young scholars examine how religion affected arguments justifying American independence. They read and analyze primary source documents, and write an essay analyzing how Americans used religious arguments to justify revolution against a tyrant.

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CCSS: Designed
Concepts
colonial america, the american revolution, thomas paine, the declaration of independence, religious freedom
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Additional Tags
american revolution, colonial america, religion in colonial america, social studies
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  • Provides background information, primary sources, activities, and a worksheet
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