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Interpreting the Evidence

To the Freeholders and Freemen, Choosing Delegates for Congress, March 14, 1775

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About this Activity

  • Documents in this Activity:
  • Historical Eras:

    Revolution and New Nation (1754 - 1820s)

  • Thinking Skill:

    Historical Analysis & Interpretation

  • Grade Level:

    Middle School
    High School
    College University

  • Topics:

    American Revolution
    Communication

  • Primary Source Types:

    Broadside

  • Regions:

    New York State
    United States

  • Creator:

    NYS Archives Partnership Trust Education Team

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Document Description
Broadside announcing to the Freeholders and Freemen of the city and the county of New-York the date for choosing delegates to represent the Colony at the next Congress, March 14, 1775.
Essential Question
What political issues between and within the newly independent states arose during the war and how did leaders attempt to resolve these issues?    
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