Eighth graders discuss the importance of the Second Continental Congress. They compare and contrast present-day athletic mascots and their roots in the Revolutionary War. After discussing Loyalists and Patriots, 8th graders write essays setting themselves in the Revolutionary War period. Their essay includes which side they are on, how they contributed to the war effort, and information about their life in New England.

Concepts

patriots, the loyalists

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Additional Tags

loyalist, patriot, revolution, social studies

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