Freedom Struggles

This passage focuses on the broader meaning of freedom during the Revolution. It highlights how African Americans, women, and Native Americans questioned whether liberty applied to them. Some African Americans fought for the British or Patriots in hopes of gaining freedom. Women supported the war by managing farms, working, and even participating in battles. Although progress was slow, the Revolution planted seeds for equality.

Passages like this help students analyze perspectives and themes in nonfiction texts. They encourage empathy by showing diverse voices and struggles. Vocabulary around equality, liberty, and rights deepens word knowledge. Comprehension improves as students connect historical ideas to modern issues. Critical thinking is fostered when students question fairness and inclusion.