Liberty’s Kids

The American Revolutionary War is seen through the eyes of an American teenaged lad, a young English lady, and a French boy, all three of whom work as reporters for Benjamin Franklin.

Media Type: TV Show

Genres: Animation, History

Educational Topics: History, US History, American Revolution

Grade Level: Elementary–Middle

Key Episode: “The Boston Tea Party” (Season 1, Episode 1)

Teaching Activity Idea: Create a historical newspaper page from an event in the series.

Discussion Questions: What was the role of young people in shaping early America?

Rating: TV-Y7

Streaming: PBS Kids

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