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Title: The Road to Independence: Virginia 1763-1783

Author: Virginia State Dept. of Education

Release Date: September 22, 2009 [EBook #30058]

Language: English

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_The
Road
to
Independence:_

_Virginia
1763-1783_

HISTORY, GOVERNMENT, AND GEOGRAPHY SERVICE
DIVISION OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

_Foreword_

Many of the fundamental principles of our nation's development are
rooted in the Colonial Period; therefore, this era deserves careful
attention in the public schools of Virginia. The spirit of freedom
engendered in the early days of the nation's history has remained the
hallmark of the nation. It has been maintained by commitment to
democratic traditions and values.

In the public schools of Virginia, various courses deal with American
history, and consideration and study is given to the Colonial Period
from kindergarten through grade twelve. The publication entitled, THE
ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE: VIRGINIA 1763-1783, offers teachers in the
secondary schools of Virginia a special challenge to select important
areas of emphasis for the period 1763-1783 that will provide an
improved perspective for students to see new meaning in familiar
events. The teacher should present the material in a broader context so
as to enable young Americans to comprehend the ideas, events, and
personalities of the period. It is hoped that this publication will
help to accomplish this goal.

W. E. Campbell
State Superintendent of
Public Instruction

_Table of Contents_

FOREWORD ii

INTRODUCTION iv

_The Road to Independence: Virginia 1763-1783_

PART I:

1763: The Aftermath of Victory 1
The New Generation in Politics: Brita