Rockstars of the American Revolution
Assembly Programs
Pick Your Rockstar
Rockstar #1 : Paul Revere
a.k.a. The Nobody Who Started the American Revolution
Most people in the history books have official titles or accomplishments. They are typically a military hero, a gifted politician, a brilliant mind, an amazing speaker, an adventurous scientist, or a talented writer. Paul Revere was none of these things. Nope! He was a silversmith with an ordinary life. This program focuses on why he was in the center of world events on the eve of the American Revolution.
Revere’s Big Life Lesson: Jump Into Life and Get Involved
This program shows how you can be ordinary in certain ways, and still have a major impact on people, if you “Jump Into Life and Get Involved.”
Rockstar #2: Thomas Jefferson
a.k.a. The Keeper of Ideas that Created America
Thomas Jefferson knew exactly what he wanted when he wrote the Declaration of Independence. How did he get so clear? Jefferson spent his early years devouring the works of great thinkers and historians, and with their help, he refined his own vision. By making a few choices, he became one of the most powerful political visionaries of all time.
Jefferson’s Big Life Lesson: Create Your True Vision from Your True Brain
This Program shows teens how to create their vision, and insure it is their own.
Rockstar #3: Benjamin Franklin
a.k.a. The Founder Who Followed his Bliss Through 9 Jobs
Benjamin Franklin rocked many different jobs in his lifetime. You might think, wow, that sounds like hard work. Yes, there were times where he put in a big effort, but Franklin always had fun. That was what made him a rockstar of the American Revolution. He knew how to make every career really fun, no matter what. This program focuses on how he made every situation, every career enjoyable.
Franklin’s Big Life Lesson: Follow Your Bliss
Teens will get a deeper understanding of how to bring their bliss to almost any situation. Franklin’s life is a rich repository of ideas for this.
Rockstar #4: John Adams
a.k.a. The Architect of Freedom Nobody Liked
I like to think of John Adams as a brain on fire. He was extremely passionate about government, and determined to make the best one possible for America. Even so, there were times when John Adams’ political party, his friends, the opposing political party, the newspapers, and most of America hated his guts. Little known for his presidency, John Adams accomplished many great things while under a cloud of negative attention.
The Big Life Lesson: Stay True Even When They Don’t Like You
Teens will see ways they can stay true to their own top priorities, even amidst peer pressure.
Rockstar #5: George Washington
a.k.a. The General Who Never Quit
Washington was the rockstar commanding general of the Continental Army, during the American Revolution. If TV reporters had existed back then, they probably would have cried on live television and then laughed at the unbelievable mountain of obstacles facing Washington and his army. It was all so ridiculous. How in the world did he win that war? He really shouldn’t have. Really.
The Big Life Lesson: Live Your Life with No Excuses
This program shows how to live your life with no excuses, no matter what.
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