A fantastic video highlights the role of Thomas Jefferson at the Continental Congress, focusing on the language of the Declaration of Independence and its listing of grievances against the British government.

Concepts

the continental congress, thomas jefferson, the declaration of independence

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Host a simulation in your class with a modern Continental Congress, asking learners to discuss grievances against current violations of human rights around the world
• Consider a follow-up discussion on the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams and their participation in the Continental Congress

Classroom Considerations

• Queue video to skip initial third-party advertisement

Pros

• Includes excellent summary of the major historical events leading up to and during the Continental Congress

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.3 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.3