The Roots of Rebellion: A Primary Source Investigation

Uncover the Heart of the Colonist Rebellion Through Authentic Voices

Dive into the American Revolution like never before with our immersive homeschool guide, Roots of Rebellion: A Primary Source Investigation designed for students in grades 6-12, this digital resource brings history to life by placing original documents—letters, documents, pamphlets, and speeches from the 18th century—directly into your student’s hands. No dry textbooks here, just the raw, powerful words of the colonists who dared to challenge an empire.

Why Choose This Guide?

• Authentic Primary Sources: Explore curated documents like Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, the Declaration of Independence, and personal letters from colonists, each with guided questions to help students to think critically and look at these sources through the eyes of a historian. 

• Engaging Investigation: Students become historical detectives, analyzing the ideas, grievances, and passions that fueled the rebellion. What ideas contributed to the colonists revolt? Let them discover the answers themselves.

• Flexible & Comprehensive: Perfect for homeschoolers, this guide includes 9 lessons with activities, discussion prompts, and writing assignments tailored for solo or group learning. Suitable for ages 11-18.

• Skill-Building Focus: Develops critical skills like source analysis, evaluating bias, and constructing evidence-based arguments—essential for history and beyond.

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Transform your homeschool history lessons with Roots of Rebellion. Buy now and let your student uncover the sparks of rebellion that changed the world.