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This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into the relative causes and effects of the American Revolution through an analysis of the political and social progression of colonial desires for reform to colonial desires for independence. In addit

Grade(s): 11

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2019

H. Sam Mabry, III | James Otis Lecture 2017

Episode 3

Video

Grades: 4 8 9 10 11 12

H. Sam Mabry, III, Esquire, explains to participating students James Otis' historical significance, and the purpose and reasons behind this lecture series.

Stamp Tax Outrage | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 15

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Grades: 4 8 9 10 11 12

The wealth of centers like Charleston helped prepare the way for the dissatisfactions against British rule that finally resulted in the Revolution. A wealthy elite, with connections through trade to...

Sir Robert Worcester | James Otis 2014 Excerpt

Episode 3

Video

Grades: 9 10 11 12

Sir Robert Worcester, Emeritus Chancellor of the University of Kent and Chair of the 800th Anniversary Celebration of the Magna Carta Committee spoke about "The Magna Carta, 'Foundation of Liberty'...

James Otis Lecture Series 2014 (Full Version)

Episode 1

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Grades: 4 8 9 10 11 12

The 2014 speakers included The Honorable Sir Stephen Silber, Justice of the High Court of England and Wales, who spoke about "The Differing Perceptions of the Magna Carta ? The United Kingdom versus...