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Colonists dumping chests of tea into Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party

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July 16, 2026

Why Did the Boston Tea Party Happen?

In December 1773, colonists in Boston dumped 342 chests of British tea into the harbor. Students investigate the Tea Act, “taxation without representation,” and how Britain responded.

Painting of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787

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July 16, 2026

The Constitution: Creating a New Government

Students learn why the founders replaced the Articles of Confederation, how the 1787 Constitutional Convention reached the Great Compromise, and how the Constitution separates power.

The Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution

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July 16, 2026

Bill of Rights for Kids

An introduction to the first ten amendments to the Constitution, ratified in 1791, and the everyday freedoms they protect, such as speech, religion, the press and fair trials.