Liberty's Kids Episodes 21-30

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Episode 21: Sybil Ludington

Episode Summary: James goes to write an article on Colonel Henry Ludington and meets his daughter Sybil, who is referred to as the “female Paul Revere” in history. Meanwhile, Sarah meets Benedict Arnold again and the two see the destruction of Danbury by the British.

Famous Characters: Sybil Ludington, Abigail Adams and Benedict Arnold

Famous Events: Sybil Ludington’s midnight ride and the attack on Danbury

Packet Includes: Famous Americans, Notes, Vocabulary Worksheets, True/False Worksheet, Mazes and more.

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Episode 22: Lafayette Arrives

Episode Summary: The Marquis de Lafayette arrives in Philadelphia to offer his services to the Continental Congress.

Famous Characters: Marquis de Lafayette, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin

Famous Events: Lafayette arrives and the Battle of Brandywine

Packet Includes: Famous Americans, Vocabulary Worksheets, Maps, Open Response, and more.

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Episode 23: The Hessians Are Coming

Episode Summary: James is mistaken as a spy and meets a Hessian soldier accused of desertion. Sarah and Henri are with Benedict Arnold covering the Battle of Saratoga.

Famous Characters: Benedict Arnold

Famous Events: Battle of Saratoga

Packet Includes: Famous American, Notes, Vocabulary Worksheets, Writing Prompts and more

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Episode 24: Valley Forge

Episode Summary: Sarah and James see the hardships the soldiers endure during their time at Valley Forge during the winter of 1778. Washington faces a possible mutiny and Steuben begins to drill and train the soldiers.

Famous Characters: General George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Marquis de Lafayette and Baron von Steuben

Famous Events: Winter at Valley Forge and Baron von Steuben’s arrival

Packet Includes: Famous Americans, Vocabulary Worksheets, True/False, Multiple-Choice Questions, and more.

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Episode 25: Allies at Last

Episode Summary: In France, Dr. Franklin continues to negotiate a treaty with France. While he is away, the British take control of Philadelphia and live in his home. Sarah and Henri remain in occupied Philadelphia. After leaving Philadelphia, James and Moses travel to Rhode Island where they meet Jewish merchant, Moses Michael Hays.

Famous Characters: Moses Michael Hays and Benjamin Franklin

Famous Events: Treaty of Alliance with France and Declaration of Loyalty

Packet Includes: Famous Americas, True/False Questions, Map Worksheets and more.

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Episode 26: Honor and Compromise

Episode Summary: The Continental Congress is divided over the Articles of Confederation. General Washington deals with opposition from General Charles Lee.

Famous Characters: Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Marquis de Lafayette, Wappinger Abraham Nimham and Charles Henry Lee.

Famous Events: Article of Confederation discussions and Battle of Monmouth

Packet Includes: Famous Americans, True/False Questions, ORQ, Writing Prompts, Mazes and more.

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Episode 27: The New Frontier

Episode Summary: Sarah goes west to the Ohio frontier where she hopes to find her father. She also meets Shawnee, Chief Cornstalk. Meanwhile in Philadelphia James encounters a mob.

Famous Characters: Chief Cornstalk

Famous Events: Imprisonment of Chief Cornstalk

Packet Includes: Famous Americans, Famous American Questions Worksheets, Vocabulary Worksheets, and more.

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Episode 28: Not Yet Begun to Fight

Episode Summary: After being shipwrecked, Sarah is rescued by Captain John Paul Jones. On board she must make the decision, is she English or American?

Famous Characters: Captain John Paul Jones

Famous Events: Battle of Flamborough Head

Packet Includes: Famous Americans, Vocabulary Worksheets, True/False Questions, Multiple Choice Questions and more.

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Episode 29: The Great Galves

Episode Summary: James and Henri join George Roger Clark to meet Governor Bernardo de Galvez. Meanwhile Sarah struggles to tell her mother she is an American and wants to return to the Colonies.

Famous Characters: Spanish Governor Bernardo de Galvez

Famous Events: Battle of Fort Charlotte

Packet Includes: Notes, Vocabulary Worksheets, True/False, Multiple Choice, and more.

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Episode 30: In Praise of Ben

Episode Summary: After returning to Philadelphia, Sarah finds Henri fighting a young boy who called Dr. Franklin a fraud. Moses, Sarah and James teach the boy and his father about Dr. Franklin’s life, inventions and contributions to Philadelphia

Famous Characters: Benjamin Franklin

Famous Events: Dr. Benjamin Franklin’s Life and Inventions

Packet Includes: Notes, Vocabulary Worksheets, True/False Questions, I Have Who Has Game, Map Worksheets, Timeline Worksheets and more.