Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: Causes/necessity of Arms

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms, ratified July 6,1775.
Activity
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Continental Army and the Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of the events in and around the formation and support of The Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress.
eBook
Other

American Revolution: A Naval History of the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This online reproduction of the original 1913 text by Gardner W. Allen is organized chronologically beginning in 1775 and ending with 1783. An appendix includes source citations, a list of vessels, officers, privateers and other...
Activity
University of Groningen

American History: Essays: The Battle of Lexington

For Students 9th - 10th
Besides describing the Battle of Lexington, 1775, there are excellent links to other sites.
Website
The History Place

The History Place: American Revolution: Conflict and Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place presents a detailed timeline of events of the early years of the Revolutionary War.
Primary
Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: Battle at Lexington Green, 1775

For Students 9th - 10th
This first-person, eye-witness account discusses the Battle at Lexington Green was the beginning of the Revolutionary War and the "Shot heard 'round the world." Read details about this famous battle.
Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: The American Revolution Began April 19, 1775

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is an interesting site explaining the beginning of the American Revolution. Read all about the communication system that signaled the beginning of the war.