Description
American Revolution Leaders Activities for 2nd Grade Google Classroom Social Studies Resource
This standards-aligned social studies resource for Google Classroom is designed specifically for 2nd grade and matches the 2023 Virginia SOLs 2.7 and 2.12. Through short nonfiction passages, drag-and-drop tasks, timelines, and quote analysis, your students will explore the lives and contributions of key American revolutionaries who helped shape our country.
Students will engage with historical figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Paul Revere, and more—making connections between past and present while building a strong understanding of U.S. history.
What Digital American Revolution Leaders Activities are Included?
This product includes:
- Editable reading passage: Biographies for all 8 revolutionaries (John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Paul Revere, George Washington)
- Drag-&-drop: match the fact to the American Revolution hero (John Adams, Patrick Henry, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson)
- Drag-&-drop: identify each sentence about an American Revolution hero as true or false
- Short answer: Analyze Patrick Henry’s famous quote “give me liberty or give me death”
- Drag-&-drop: sequence events on a timeline
- Drag-&-drop: match the fact to the American Revolution hero (Paul Revere, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, George Washington)
- Drag-&-drop: match the effect to the cause
- Editable reading passage: Focusing on George Washington, Valley Forge, and the Delaware River
- Drag-&-drop: identify the true facts about George Washington
- Drag-&-drop: sort whether the phrase is an event or character trait
- Short answer: How did people help the soldiers at Valley Forge?
- Drag-&-drop: sequence the pictures on a timeline
- Drag-&-drop: match a present fact to a past fact Short answer: Why do you think George Washington is called the “Father of our country?”
What Do I Receive?
A PDF containing a direct link to the Google Slides™ resource.
An answer key to ensure quick and accurate grading.
Why do Teachers Love these Revolutionary Leaders Activities?
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No prep – Just assign and go
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Interactive – Drag-and-drop keeps kids engaged
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Versatile – Works in Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and more
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Standards-based – Aligned to Virginia SOL 2.7 and 2.12
Why Will Your Students Love these American Revolution Heroes Activities?
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No prep – Just assign and go
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Interactive – Keeps students engaged with drag-and-drop tasks
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Flexible – Works with Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and more
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Standards-based – Aligns to Virginia SOLs 2.7 & 2.12
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What Do I Need?
Devices: Works seamlessly on laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads (Google Slides app recommended for iPads).
Google Account: Access the activities easily with Google Slides.
What Standards Are Covered?
This resource covers the following 2nd Grade Virginia SOL Social Studies 2023 Standards:
2.7- The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the revolutionaries who fought for America’s freedom (1764–1781) including, but not limited to
- John Adams;
- Benjamin Franklin;
- Alexander Hamilton;
- Patrick Henry;
- Thomas Jefferson;
- James Madison (known as the “Father of the Constitution”);
- Paul Revere; and
- George Washington (known as the “Father of our Country”).
2.12- The student will apply history and social science skills to connect geography to landmarks and historic events including, but not limited to
- Valley Forge and George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River; and








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