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THE SHOT HEARD ROUND THE WORLD
James, reporting on the Minutemen, and Sarah, falling in with the British forces, report from both sides on the "shot heard 'round the world" at Lexington. They each leave the scene fearful of what the future will bring though James is caught up with the romanticism of fighting for liberty.
HISTORICAL CONTENT
The Revolutionary War begins with the battles of Lexington and Concord. Minutemen -- citizens taking up arms -- fight the powerful, experienced Red Coats. They are outnumbered and outgunned but refuse to back down until shots are fired.
FICTIONAL STORY
James, reporting on the minutemen, and Sarah, falling in with the British forces, report from both sides of the "shot heard round the world" at Concord Bridge. They each leave the scene fearful of what the future will bring though James is caught up with the romanticism of fighting for liberty.
EMOTIONAL TAKEAWAY
Violence must be the last resort in any dispute for once it starts it is very hard to stop.
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Liberty's Kids® ©2004 DIC Entertainment. All rights reserved.
Funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
through funds from the U.S. Department of Education.
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