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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