Museum of the American Revolution
The Museum of the American Revolution uncovers and shares compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government.
Part of:
Inaugural Partners
Contributes To:
2 collections
3 primary sources
Part of:
Inaugural Partners
Contributes To:
2 collections
3 primary sources
About
The Museum of the American Revolution uncovers and shares compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government. The Museum proudly serves students and teachers from across the nation and around the world through in-museum and online tours and workshops, and a variety of classroom ready resources, including worksheets, high-quality images, writing prompts, and more. Visit our website to explore collections highlights, dig into our online storytelling interactives, and get 360° views of past exhibits.
Collection Contributions
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Economic Factors Leading to the American Revolution
Economic pressures from British taxes sparked a desire for self-governance in the colonies. The resources in this collection are designed to help students understand what “no taxation without representation” meant and how this sentiment shaped a movement toward independence.
Economic Factors Leading to the American Revolution
Economic pressures played a big role in sparking the American Revolution. In this collection, students explore how taxes, like the Stamp Act and Tea Act, and events like the Boston Tea Party, pushed colonial communities to challenge Great Britain.
Resource Contributions
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