Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. ~ Benjamin Franklin

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Dear Families--

What follows is an animated series titled Liberty's Kids, which offers a fresh, kid-friendly (and historically accurate) perspective on events happening in Revolutionary War-era colonial America.  Told from the viewpoint of three young people and a former slave named Moses from the years 1773 to 1789, this series helps children to understand about how/why issues with Britain reached the breaking point in the years following the French and Indian War, leading to the promise of freedom from Britain.  Students will "witness" the chaos and confusion in the colonies as the Revolution unfolded, first dividing, then uniting a nation.

I have provided to each of your children an annotated list of episodes, which includes the historical context for each episode.  The amount of classwork is minimal; but the degree of participation is more necessary than ever as we explore "the rest of the story," which requires everyone to be active thinkers and problem-solvers.  

As always, please consider checking out the links and other activities I've taken the time to provide.  What a great opportunity to spend some additional quality time with your children!

#101 THE BOSTON TEA PARTY, PART 1 & PART 2

#102 THE INTOLERABLE ACTS, PART 1 & PART 2

#103 UNITED WE STAND, PART 1 & PART 2  

#104 “LIBERTY OR DEATH,” PART 1 & PART 2

#105 MIDNIGHT RIDE, PART 1 & PART 2

#106 THE SHOT HEARD ‘ROUND THE WORLD, PART 1 & PART 2

#107 GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS, PART 1 & PART 2

#108 THE SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, PART 1 & PART 2

#109 BUNKER HILL, PART 1 & PART 2 
#110 POSTMASTER GENERAL FRANKLIN, PART 1 & PART 2

#111 WASHINGTON TAKES COMMAND, PART 1 & PART 2

#112 COMMON SENSE, PART 1 & PART 2

#113 THE FIRST FOURTH OF JULY, PART 1 & PART 2

#114 NEW YORK, NEW YORK, PART 1 & PART 2

#115 THE TURTLE, PART 1 & PART 2

#116 ONE LIFE TO LOSE, PART 1 & PART 2 

#117 CAPTAIN MOLLY, PART 1 & PART 2 

#118 AMERICAN CRISIS, PART 1 & PART 2 

#119 ACROSS THE DELEWARE, PART 1 & PART 2 
#120 AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, PART 1 & PART 2 
#121 SYBIL LUDINGTON, PART 1 & PART 2 
#122 LAFAYETTE ARRIVES, PART 1 & PART 2 
#123 THE HESSIANS ARE COMING, PART 1 & PART 2 
#124 VALLEY FORGE, PART 1 & PART 2 
#125 ALLIES AT LAST, PART 1 & PART 2 
#126 HONOR AND COMPROMISE, PART 1 & PART 2 
#127 THE NEW FRONTIER, PART 1 & PART 2 
#128 NOT YET BEGUN TO FIGHT, PART 1 & PART 2 
#129 THE GREAT GALVEZ, PART 1 & PART 2 
#130 IN PRAISE OF BEN, PART 1 & PART 2 
#131 BOSTONIANS, PART 1 & PART 2 
#132 BENEDICT ARNOLD, PART 1 & PART 2 
#133 CONFLICT IN THE SOUTH, PART 1 & PART 2 
#134 DEBORAH SAMPSON: SOLDIER OF THE REVOLUTION, PART 1 & PART 2 
#135 JAMES ARMISTEAD, PART 1 & PART 2 
#136 YORKTOWN, PART 1 & PART 2 
#137 BORN FREE AND EQUAL, PART 1 & PART 2 
#138 THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING, PART 1 & PART 2 
#139 GOING HOME, PART 1 & PART 2 
#140 WE THE PEOPLE, PART 1 & PART 2

 

Check out these additional sites:

Chronicles of the Revolution

Read all about it! These newspaper Chronicles let you experience first-hand the excitement and uncertainty of the American Revolution as it happened. Click on a city to read about the riveting historical headlines that shaped the war and America.

Timeline of the Revolution

Explore the chronology of Revolutionary events

The Road to Revolution Game
Test your knowledge about the American Revolution, and see if you can navigate your way to independence. Every correct answer gets you closer to liberty!

Perspectives on Liberty

Get to know the people and times of the American Revolution by clicking on the activities below.

Liberty! The Series

Episode Descriptions

Famous People of the Revolution

Related PBS resources and websites (1 & 2):

What is Liberty?