Relations between the American colonies and Great Britain in the late 18th century were in shambles, and some colonial leaders were beginning to consider breaking away from Great Britain completely -- even if it meant war! It was a radical idea and a dangerous proposal, and in Declaring Independence, students will examine the events that lead up to the momentous drafting of the Declaration of Independence. From the battles of Lexington and Concord to Thomas Paine's demands for a little "Common Sense," see how the protest against the enforcement of British taxes and trade laws turned into a full-fledged battle for liberty. Part of the multivolume American Revolution for Students DVD Series. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online.
