Year in Revolution 1778: The Carlisle Commission @AmRevInstitute
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With America’s alliance with France on the horizon, Great Britain dispatched a delegation to Philadelphia referred to as the Carlisle Peace Commission in 1778. Organized by William Eden, the Commissioners represented Great Britain’s last attempt to end the American Revolution through diplomatic means. The content of this video is supported by our library collection's series of satirical prints and rebus letters criticizing this effort, issued by London printers Matthias and Mary Darly in May 1778. Featured video topics were suggested by our national network of Master Teachers Seminar alumni.

The Year in Revolution Series was produced with classroom use in mind. Beginning with 1775 and ending with 1783, students and lifelong learners alike will learn about each year of the Revolution through a comprehensive overview video and five “who, what, where, when, and how” videos. The animated series draws heavily from the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati’s library and museum collections.

Funding for this video was made possible by a grant from the George S. Rich Family Foundation. The creative team for this series was assembled by the American Revolution Institute and the talented educational production leads at Makematic Limited.

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