American Revolution Reading Passages
Reading Results
The Boston Tea Party
This engaging history reading passage introduces students to the Boston Tea Party, a major event leading up to the Ameri...
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Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
This U.S. History reading passage explores the famous Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, a key event in the American Revoluti...
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The Shot Heard Round the World
This engaging history reading passage explores the story of the Shot Heard Round the World, a key event that started the...
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George Washington Leads the Army
This engaging history reading passage explores how George Washington bravely led the Continental Army during the America...
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The Declaration of Independence and Thomas Jefferson
This engaging passage teaches students about the Declaration of Independence and Thomas Jefferson, one of America's Foun...
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Celebrating the Fourth of July
This engaging history reading passage explores the origins and importance of the Fourth of July, known as Independence D...
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Soldiers at Valley Forge in Winter
Explore the inspiring story of the Continental Army at Valley Forge during the harsh winter of 1777-1778. This history r...
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Women and Children During the Revolutionary War
This reading passage explores the important roles women and children played during the Revolutionary War. Students will ...
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Betsy Ross and the American Flag
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the story of Betsy Ross and her important role in creating the first...
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African Americans Fight for Freedom
This educational passage explores the brave and inspiring story of how African Americans fought for freedom in the Unite...
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The Battle of Bunker Hill
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the Battle of Bunker Hill, a key early conflict in the American Revo...
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Crossing the Delaware River
This engaging history reading passage explores George Washington's daring crossing of the Delaware River during the Amer...
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France Helps America Win Independence
This engaging history reading passage explores how France helped America win independence during the American Revolution...
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The Battle of Yorktown Ends War
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the Battle of Yorktown, a key event that ended the American Revoluti...
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Spies, Secret Codes, and Benedict Arnold
This engaging history reading passage explores the fascinating world of spies, secret codes, and the infamous Benedict A...
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The Treaty of Paris 1783
This passage introduces students to the Treaty of Paris 1783, the important agreement that officially ended the American...
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Life as a Continental Soldier
This passage explores the daily life of a Continental Soldier during the American Revolutionary War, highlighting challe...
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Loyalists vs. Patriots: Divided Families
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the division between Loyalists and Patriots during the American Revo...
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Taxation Without Representation
This engaging U.S. History reading passage explores the causes of the American Revolution, focusing on the theme of 'tax...
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Boston Tea Party 1773
This engaging history reading passage examines the Boston Tea Party of 1773 through analytical and compare/contrast lens...
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First Continental Congress 1774
This passage examines the First Continental Congress of 1774, a crucial event in early American history that united the ...
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Declaration of Independence
This rigorous U.S. history reading passage explores the Declaration of Independence, examining whether it truly brought ...
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Women's Role in American Revolution
This passage explores the vital and complex roles women played during the American Revolution. Students will analyze how...
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American Revolution Patriots
This engaging passage explores the motivations, conflicts, and consequences of the Patriots’ fight for independence duri...
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Battles of Lexington and Concord 1775
This comprehensive U.S. history reading passage examines the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, a pivotal moment ...
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Thomas Paine Common Sense
This passage explores the profound impact of Thomas Paine's pamphlet, Common Sense, on the American Revolution and the m...
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Thomas Jefferson and Slavery: Revolutionary Contradiction
This passage examines the complex and contradictory relationship between Thomas Jefferson, a key author of the Declarati...
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Colonial Printing Press and Spread of Ideas
This comprehensive history reading passage examines the critical role of the colonial printing press in the spread of re...
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Boston Massacre 1770
This rigorous U.S. history reading passage examines the Boston Massacre of 1770, analyzing the event through both factua...
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Deborah Sampson: Woman Soldier
This engaging passage explores the remarkable story of Deborah Sampson, one of the few documented women to serve as a so...
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Mercy Otis Warren: Political Writer
This engaging passage introduces students to Mercy Otis Warren, a remarkable political writer during the American Revolu...
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African Americans Fighting in Revolutionary War
This passage examines the complex role of African Americans during the Revolutionary War, exploring their motivations, t...
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Crispus Attucks: First Revolutionary Martyr
This engaging U.S. history reading passage delves into the life and legacy of Crispus Attucks, recognized as the first m...
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Lord Dunmore's Proclamation
This passage explores Lord Dunmore's Proclamation and its complex role in the American Revolution. Students will learn h...
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Valley Forge Winter 1777-1778
This passage examines the Valley Forge winter of 1777-1778, a pivotal and challenging period during the American Revolut...
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French Alliance and American Revolution
This passage explores the complex reasons behind France’s decision to support the American Revolution. Students will ana...
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Native Americans in Revolutionary War
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores how Native American nations made difficult decisions during the Amer...
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George Washington Leadership in Revolutionary War
In this engaging history reading passage, students will examine George Washington's leadership during the Revolutionary ...
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Benedict Arnold Treason
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the complex story of Benedict Arnold's treason during the American R...
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Battle of Yorktown 1781
This passage explores the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War. Students will ...
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Treaty of Paris 1783
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the Treaty of Paris 1783, the pivotal agreement that ended the Ameri...
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American Revolution Economic Costs and Consequences
This rigorous U.S. History reading passage explores the economic costs and consequences of the American Revolution, with...
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American Revolution Influence on World Revolutions
This passage explores how the American Revolution served as a catalyst for other world revolutions, especially in France...
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Northern Abolition After Revolutionary War
This comprehensive passage examines the movement toward abolition of slavery in the Northern United States following the...
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Slavery Expansion in South After Revolution
This rigorous U.S. history reading passage explores the complex expansion of slavery in the Southern United States follo...
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Nathan Hale: Young Patriot Spy
This engaging U.S. history passage tells the story of Nathan Hale, a young patriot spy during the American Revolution. S...
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The Siege of Boston: Surrounding the British
This passage explores the Siege of Boston, a key event at the start of the American Revolution. Students will learn how ...
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How the Intolerable Acts United the Colonies
This engaging history reading passage explores how the Intolerable Acts, a series of strict British laws, brought the Am...
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Colonies Unite! The Big Meeting Before the American Revolution
This engaging U.S. History reading passage explores the events leading up to the American Revolution, focusing on the Fi...
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Sending a Message to the King: The First Continental Congress Takes Action
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the First Continental Congress and its role in the events leading up...
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