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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Revolution Webisode 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Webisode 2 - Revolution. The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments. Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on the American Revolutionary War looks at its causes, the phases of the war, naval warfare, the involvement of other countries, the Treaty of Paris, the different groups of combatants, and the impact of the war.
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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.
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Read Works

Read Works: The Old Stone House

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support elementary students' reading comprehension, historical information is provided. The significance of "The Old Stone House" during the Battle of Brooklyn in the American Revolution is...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: October 19: Surrender at Yorktown

For Students 9th - 10th
View a contemporary map and read how British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown on October 19, 1781, thus effectively ending Great Britain's attempt to put down the American Revolution.
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Other

Fort Ticonderoga National Landmark: Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the official web site of Fort Ticonderoga, site of the first armed conflict of the American Revolution. It includes pictures, bibliography, timeline, and history of the fort.
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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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Ducksters

Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Battle of Bunker Hill

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore the Battle of Bunker Hill a major battle of the American Revolutionary War on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Battles of Saratoga

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about the Battles of Saratoga at Freeman's Farm and Bemis Heights. Major event in the American Revolutionary War. Includes quiz and audio recording of text.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Battle of Lexington and Concord

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, study the Battle of Lexington and Concord which was a major event in the American Revolutionary War.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Battle of Yorktown

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the Battle of Yorktown major event ending the American Revolutionary War on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Fort Ticonderoga

For Students 3rd - 6th
Kids learn about the battles at Fort Ticonderoga during the Revolutionary War including the Green Mountain Boys and General John Burgoyne.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Revolutionary War Turning Points: Saratoga and Valley Forge

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Battle of Saratoga and Valley Forge during the American Revolutionary War.
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Road to Revolution: 1763 1776

For Students 9th - 10th
This set of sources focuses on a selection of events, legislation, and perspectives from both sides during this time period. The documents, images, and artifacts help the student-historian understand the process of going from loyal...
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Other

Battle of Trenton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a fairly comprehensive overview of the Battle of Trenton. Author sets the scene, describes the strategy of Washington during the battle, and gives a brief aftermath.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Trenton

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Battle of Trenton the December 26, 1776 Revolutionary War battle between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in victory for the American colonists.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Cowpens

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place January 17, 1781, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a long-term victory for the American colonists.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Princeton

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place January 03, 1777, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a victory for the American colonists.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Fort Ticonderoga

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place May 10, 1775, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a victory for the American colonists.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of King's Mountain

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place October 07, 1780, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a victory for the American colonists.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Monmouth

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place June 28, 1778, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a long-term victory for the British.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Bunker Hill

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place June 17, 1775, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a victory for the British.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Guilford Courthouse

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place March 15, 1781, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a victory for the British.
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Massachusetts Historical Society: The Battle of Bunker Hill: Biographies Mercy Otis Warren

For Students 9th - 10th
These biographies includes a very short bio on Warren (1748-1814 CE), a spirited female author who published a three-volume history of the American Revolution.

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