In July of 1776, for the first time, 13 colonies decided there would be no more kings and they declared Independence from England.  After years of war and social upheaval, this revolutionary generation created a series of new governments, including state governments and concluding with a new Constitution. This class explores the origins, events, and outcomes of the American Revolution, and encourages students to develop a sophisticated understanding of why the Revolution happened when it did, what difference it made, and what difference it continues to make.  Because 2026 marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this year students will work on a special project focused on the Revolution in Georgia in 1776.