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Primary Source Worksheet: General Washington, Letter Declaring Acceptance of the Command of the Armies of the United States WorksheetPrimary Source Worksheet: General Washington, Letter Declaring Acceptance of the Command of the Armies of the United States Worksheet
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Primary Source Worksheet: General Washington, Letter Declaring Acceptance of the Command of the Armies of the United States

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Discover what influenced president George Washington's decision in his early career to command the United States army by analyzing his formal acceptance with this primary source analysis worksheet.

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CCSS: Adaptable

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social studies

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  • Given that the text may be difficult to read, consider reading the transcript aloud and having class members follow along as best as they can

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  • Includes image of George Washington's actual original letter
  • Well-designed and thought-provoking analysis questions

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  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.6 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.6 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.6

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