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American revolution.org: Sins of the Fathers: Religion and Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
An academic essay describing the ways in which "religion is an active if not a determinative" cause for the American Revolution. The essay describes three influential areas: (1) religion and liberty, (2) religion and community, and (3)...
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Black Past

Black Past: The First Emancipation

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry gives interesting information about how the Quakers encouraged legislation that led to the banning of slavery in states in the Northeast by 1820.
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PBS

Pbs: Good War & Those Who Refused to Fight It

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion website to the documentary on those pacifists during WW II who refused to fight in the war and the movements that supported them.
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Woonsocket Connection: History of Providence

For Students 9th - 10th
A general history of the founding of Providence, (Rhode Island) and the other three towns that together formed Providence Plantation.
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Thomas Hagen: Major Differences Between the Colonies

For Students 9th - 10th
History paper provides a general overview of the northern, middle, and southern colonies highlighting their differences in religion, economics, and social issues.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Mary Barret Dyer

For Students 9th - 10th
Inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame in 2000, Mary Barret Dyer was hung in 1660 for preaching Quakerism.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Middle Colonies: City of Brotherly Love Philadelphia

For Students 5th - 8th
Philadelphia was the colony of Pennsylvania forsome time. Read about what William Penn's vision was for the city and why the city became so important.
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East of England Broadband Network

History's Heroes: Anthony Benezet (1713 1784)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This website explores the lives of people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story on Anthony Benezet. Find out who he was, what he did, his achievements, and his legacy.