Heather Cox Richardson and 250 to 250: Star Wars, Narrated by Alexandra Vidal
Alexandra Vidal is a member of the Youth250 Bureau bringing youth voice and influence to the U.S. 250th commemoration and the next chapter of U.S. history. Vidal shares the cultural and artistic influence of Star Wars, the space opera that transformed the film industry
Star Wars opened in movie theaters in 1977.
- The movie tells the story of Luke Skywalker and his friends.
- They include Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, R2-D2 & C-3PO, and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
- They fight Darth Vader and the Galactic Empire.
- The movie used exciting new special effects.
- It mixed science fiction, Western stories, and stories about heroes.
- Star Wars became a very popular movie.
- Both were small groups fighting against a powerful empire.
- The Rebels fought for freedom.
POP Interview and Civics Quiz:
- N-400 Part 9:8.b. Have you EVER served in, been a member of, assisted (helped), or participated in any armed group (a group that carries weapons), for example: paramilitary unit (a group of people who act like a military group but are not part of the official military), self-defense unit, vigilante unit, rebel group, or guerrilla group?
- USCIS 100:61. Why did the colonists fight the British?
- USCIS 128:76. What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
- USCIS 128:77. Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
- Read: What do people in America want?
- Write: People in America want to live in freedom.
Family Fun
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- Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts: Lucas Archives
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- NPS: Star Wars in Death Valley
- National Postal Museum: 41c Star Wars 30th Anniversary pane of fifteen
- Pacific Council: How International Politics Influenced “Star Wars”
- Park Conservancy: A Star Wars Fan’s Guide to Exploring Golden Gate National Recreation Area
- Smithsonian: Star Wars: The Force is Strong at the Smithsonian
- Super Coloring: 45 Coloring Pages of American Revolutionary War
- Star Wars: Andor Season 2 | Mon Mothma’s Senate Speech
- Young Indy Chroniclers: George Lucas: Heroes, Myths, and Magic PBS American Masters 1993
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