The Revolutionary EraAaron and Alexander (the most famous duel in American history)Activity: Write a scene between Aaron and Alexander and/or Alexander's wife Eliza Hamilton
act it out using these figures - click here to grab the printables.
Credit: Vivid Seats BlogWant to read more about Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr? Check out our children's department biographies section!
The musical Hamilton has made this part of United States history very popular and interesting to a lot of people. While it originally was on Broadway, there is now a recorded version of it on the Disney+ streaming service, rated PG-13 for "language and some suggestive material". The library also has a copy of the Hamilton soundtrack as well as a remixed version of the soundtrack that can be checked out (unedited for language or content, so the same content warnings would apply.) There is a good content guide here to help you decide if the content is appropriate for your child. Or if you'd like to hear one of the songs performed by kids, check out the Mini Hamilton version of The Schuyler Sisters below!
Phyllis WheatleyWant to read more about Phyllis Wheatley? Check out our children's department biographies section for books and biographies of Phyllis Wheatley!
George vs. George --
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A spy called James : the true story of James Lafayette, Revolutionary War double agent by Anne Rockwell
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The Revolutionary War begins : would you join the fight? by Elaine Landau
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From thirteen colonies to one nation by John Micklos, Jr.
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What was the Revolutionary War all about? by John Micklos, Jr.
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A revolutionary field trip : poems of colonial America. poems by Susan Katz
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The revolutionary John Adams by Cheryl Harness
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Yankee Doodle and the Redcoats : soldiering in the Revolutionary War by Susan Provost Beller
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Colonial and revolutionary times : a Watts guide by Michael Burgan
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Here are some great YouTube videos about the Revolutionary era!
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