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Lesson

Founding Principles, Virtues, and the American Revolution

Guiding question

How were civic virtues demonstrated and Founding principles upheld during the lead-up to and during the American Revolution?

Grade
6–8
Published
Jul 5, 2025
A close-up of a quill pen resting on an old document with the text "We the People" at the top.
How were civic virtues demonstrated and Founding principles upheld in the Revolutionary era?

Founding Principles

Liberty

Virtues

Courage, Moderation

Objectives 

  • Students will understand the meaning of the principles of equality and natural rights by analyzing primary sources. 
  • Students will understand the virtues of moderation, respect, responsibility, courage, and prudence by analyzing primary sources. 

Materials

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Teacher Resources:

  • Poster boards 
  • Sticky notes 

Lesson Components

ActivityFounding Principles, Civic Virtue, and the American Revolution Primary Source Set

How were civic virtues demonstrated and Founding principles upheld in the Revolutionary era?

ActivityFounding Principles, Civic Virtue, and the American Revolution Graphic Organizer

How were civic virtues demonstrated and Founding principles upheld in the Revolutionary era?

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