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Sons of the Revolution

The Sons of the Revolution is a group of people who are interested in learning about and celebrating a big event that happened a long time ago in America. You know how you learn about important people like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin at school? Well, this group of people wants to remember what those important people did for our country.

A long time ago, America was controlled by another country – Great Britain. But some people didn't like being told what to do by another country, so they decided to fight for their freedom. That was called the American Revolution. It was a really big deal because it changed the way that America was run.

The Sons of the Revolution group formed to celebrate the people who fought in the American Revolution. They are really interested in learning about what life was like back then and how the people fought for what they believed in. Members of the Sons of the Revolution group might dress up like people from back then, read books about the time period, and visit historical places to learn more about the American Revolution.

The Sons of the Revolution also want to make sure that everyone remembers what the people in the American Revolution did. They might organize parades or events to celebrate the holiday called Independence Day, which is when America became its own country. They want everyone to remember how much hard work went into becoming a free country, and how important it is to keep our country strong and free.