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British Battles:the War of the Revolution 1775 to 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers an account of the battles and people who fought during the American Revolution. Presents the war through the battles fought and provides maps, casualties, equipment and paintings.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Living the Revolution: America, 1789 1820

For Students 9th - 10th
Over thirty primary sources explore the American Revolution covering the topics of early republican life, religion, politics, expansion, and equality. Includes notes and discussion questions.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: France Allied With Colonies (1778)

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site describes the decision for France to aid the colonies and the impact that decision had on the American Revolution.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The Price of Freedom: Americans at War

For Students 9th - 10th
View comprehensive sets of artifacts that tell the story of America's wartime past and present. Artifacts from every major American military conflict, beginning with the American Revolution, can be closely examined. Full curatorial notes...
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The Road to Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site for a 14-day United States History unit on the events leading up to the American Revolution. The point of this unit is to help students form an understanding of events by using multiple primary accounts (teaching...
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University of Groningen

American History: Essays: Sugar and Stamp Act

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the Stamp Act, which led to the American Revolution.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: President John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed biography of John Adams' life prior to the American Revolution, beginning with his childhood with sections on all the important periods of his life. Site also includes texts of the inaugural address, state of the union addresses...
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The Freedom Trail Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of Boston's historic Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile, brick-lined route that leads you to 16 historically significant sites - each one an authentic treasure. Explore museums and meetinghouses, churches, and burying grounds. Learn...
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iCivics

I Civics: Got Grievances?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn what economic, political, and social factors led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. For this lesson, students learn what caused the colonies to declare independence from Great Britain and...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Road to American Independence" by Jessica Mc Birney

For Students 9th - 10th
This informational text recounts America's road to independence, starting from the beginning of English colonization in North America and ending with the final battle of the American Revolution. A specific purpose for reading and...
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Black Past

Black Past: Lafayette, James Armistead (1760 1832)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of James Lafayette reveals that he was a spy during the American Revolution. He fooled the likes of Benedict Arnold and General Cornwallis of Britain!
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U.s. Army: Ruth Quinn: James Armistead Lafayette (1760 1832)

For Students 9th - 10th
Spy extraordinaire of the American Revolution, James Armistead Lafayette, is featured in this biography. Armistead was born a slave in Virginia and became a member of the Continental Army in 1781.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Carpenters' Hall

For Students 9th - 10th
Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia served many vital functions before and during the American Revolution. Among these are the seat of the First Continental Congress, the site of the War Office, and the home of the first public lending...
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Predicaments of Early Republican Life

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Primary resource material focusses on predicaments in early American history. Students read primary source text to answer questions surrounding the nature of society following the American Revolution, learning about the hopes and fears...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Crisis by Thomas Paine

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of the collection of articles written by Thomas Paine during the American Revolution giving support to for an independent American.
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PBS

Wgbh/pbs: Frontline: The Blurred Racial Lines of Famous Families: Cheswell

For Students 9th - 10th
Celebrated similar to Paul Revere, Wentworth Cheswell's biography highlights his contributions during the American Revolution. Cheswell, from New Hampshire, was a local politician who is considered to be the first black American elected...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Marquis De Lafayette

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the Marquis de Lafayette, the French nobleman who came to the colonies at the age of 20 to volunteer to fight against the British in the American Revolution. This article offers an interesting look into the politics...
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Betsy Ross

For Students 9th - 10th
Considered essential to the American Revolution, Betsy Ross is credited with sewing the first United States flag
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A&E Television

History.com: The Patriot Financier Who Bankrolled the Revolutionary War

For Students 9th - 10th
A brash, self-made millionaire helped fund the fight for independence, but after the war, he ended up in debtor's prison. Without Robert Morris, the American Revolution may have been crushed under a mountain of debt and disarray. The...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed look at the life and work of George Washington. Content includes a look at Washington's early life, his role in several wars including the American Revolution, his rise as the first president of the United States, and his...
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The Chronicles: Revolutionary Events in New York and the Colonies 1775 to 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline with key important political and military events primarily in New York in the American Revolution from 1775 to 1783.
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University of Maryland

Howard County Public School System: Shays' Rebellion [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students will be able to corroborate multiple primary sources to draw conclusions about how the leaders of the American Revolution viewed Shays' Rebellion.
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Mission Us: For Crown or Colony?

For Students 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Authors provide an interactive way to actually experience history in an on-line game. Become Nat Wheeler as he makes his way to Boston in 1770, a crucial time in history! Find your way around Boston to...
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Rochambeau Map Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of the maps of North America, dating from 1717 to 1795. They were used by Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, the Comte de Rochambeau, when he was captain of the French forces during the American Revolution. Includes maps of...

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