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Utah Education Network

Uen: Personal Patriots

For Teachers 1st
First graders will review the Pledge of Allegiance and symbols of America.
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Article
Other

Wall Builders: A Black Patriot: Wentworth Cheswell (1746 1817)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Light Horse Volunteer, Wentworth Cheswell, who was a black patriot during the American Revolution. Cheswell played several roles including archaeologist and is thought to be the first black elected to a public office.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Generals and Patriots

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline listing the American Commanders and Patriots and British Commanders who participated in the Revolutionary War.
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Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Docsteach: Road to Revolution: Patriotism or Treason?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will analyze the causes of the American Revolution and examine them from various points of view. Perspectives include the Sons of Liberty, loyalists living in the colonies, patriots, and British citizens living in England.
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Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: African American Soldiers in World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
This primary source set emphasizes the experiences of African American doughboys during the war while also highlighting how they were perceived by white Americans. Use the sources to determine how racism and patriotism shaped the...
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: How the South Helped Win the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
British commanders attempted to reverse their floundering fortunes by launching a campaign in the South. There the British would find not just crops such as tobacco, rice and indigo that were vital to their economy, but stronger Loyalist...
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Website
Other

American Girl: Molly, a Patriotic Girl

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Meet Molly, a character in the American Girl series, and learn about cooperation, resourcefulness, and World War II through this collection of stories, games, and activities. Also, includes teacher's guide and worksheets.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs: Free Black Revolutionary Patriots

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes free African Americans who fought in the American Revolution. Also find related text: "Colin Powell on blacks fighting during the Revolutionary War," and a Teacher's Guide.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Boston Patriots

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about five famous Boston patriots who played a large role in the events prior to the American Revolution and the Revolution itself.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Patriotic Celebration of Veterans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will gain an understanding of the significance and meaning of National Veterans Day, the unique founder of the organization and the history created in Birmingham, Alabama for veterans across America. Students will recognize the...
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Article
Other

Indians and the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay on the Native American role in the American Revolution.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Neoclassism: Epic, Mock Epic and Satire

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Unfortunately, "literary" writing was not as simple and direct as political writing. When trying to write poetry, most educated authors stumbled into the pitfall of elegant neoclassicism. The epic, in particular, exercised a fatal...
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Political Pamphlet: Thomas Paine (1737 1809)

For Students 9th - 10th
The passion of Revolutionary literature is found in pamphlets, the most popular form of political literature of the day. Over 2,000 pamphlets were published during the Revolution. The pamphlets thrilled patriots and threatened loyalists;...
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Other

Patriotic Themes in Country Music

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A fun way to explore the theme of patriotism in American country music is featured in this WebQuest. Middle schoolers explore the American ideal of freedom through country music. Click Teacher Resources for complete lesson plans.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs: Patriotism and American Identity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students discuss and consider the subjective nature of the term "patriotism" and describe how a person's experiences and culture affect his view of himself as an American.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Lesson Plan: The American Flag

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A lesson from the (9-11-01) PBS, "America Responds," series where pupils examine the history, importance, and pride associated with the American Flag. This lesson engages students in discussion and a variety of "patriotic" activities to...
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Lesson Plan
Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: u.s. Patriotic Symbols

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This personal site provides information and lesson plans about U.S. patriotic symbols. Additional information is organized by states.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Loyalists, Fence Sitters, and Patriots

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the war of propaganda the Patriots needed to wage in order to persuade the vast majority of Americans, who were at first ambivalent to the cause of independence, to support the ideals of the Revolutionary War.
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Professional Doc
A&E Television

History.com: Revolutionary War Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
The Revolutionary War was an insurrection by American Patriots in the 13 colonies to British rule, resulting in American independence.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Flag Picture Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of American flags in color with a description of their reason for existence. Very appealing site.
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Article
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: American Revolution: Patriotism/quaker Loyalism in a Pennsylvania Family

For Students 9th - 10th
National Humanities Center provides an essay based on the correspondence of a Quaker Family in colonial Pennsylvania.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History Period 3: 1754 1800: The American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This Khan Academy resource provides video lessons, detailed notes, and practice questions for the AP U.S. History Exam. The years 1754-1800 are covered.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Usa Patriot Act

For Students 9th - 10th
The USA Patriot Act is an anti-terrorism law allowing federal officials greater authority in tracking and intercepting communications. The acronym 'U.S.A. P.A.T.R.I.O.T.' stands for "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing...
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Article
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Sons of Liberty: Patriots or Terrorists

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains a lengthy article on the history of the secret organization and its impact on American history.