Liberty’s Kids

Game Description

Throughout the New World, there’s a growing sense of unrest. More and more of the colonists are yearning for greater independence and struggling to be free from British control. What starts as a protest over unfair taxation escalates into a full-blown revolution that will change the course of history. Your assignment: find the facts and come back with the story! As an apprentice reporter for BenFranklin’s Pennsylvania Gazette, you’ll be covering the key events of the American Revolution, from the Boston Tea Party to the climactic Battle of Yorktown. You’ll be working with Sarah Phillips and James Hiller, two talented young apprentices at the Gazette. Sarah, ever loyal to her king and country, just arrived from London to search for her father. However, the street-smart James is excited about the prospect of greater independence from, and less interference by, the British. Even though their perspectives may be different, Sarah and James are always ready for the challenge of getting the “scoop” that will be tomorrow’s front-page views. Sarah and James will be working closely with Moses, Ben’s right-hand man in the print shop. Moses learned all about the news business from Ben. They both will be giving James and Sarah a hand. You’ll meet many different people with many different points of view, so you’ll need to be careful to separate fact from opinion and find information that is both accurate and detailed. Because it’s a time of great uncertainty, not all your sources will be immediately interested in talking to the press. Sometimes, you’ll have to find ways to show you can be trusted, or simply do someone a favor to get what you need. When you’re finally able to learn the who, what, when, where, and why behind your story, you’ll be ready to make front-page news!