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About Famous People: The American Revolutionary War
A good, general summary of the political and military events of the American Revolutionary War in two clickable parts.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Spy Techniques of the Revolutionary War: Culper Code Book
Using a primary source and transcript students decipher and create historically-accurate spy communications like those used by George Washington and the Culper Spy ring in the American Revolutionary War.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Soldiers
Describes the clothing and uniforms worn by soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Also explains what the rank of officer meant in the British military and how a man became an officer. How Congress eventually created an army is...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Generals and Patriots
A timeline listing the American Commanders and Patriots and British Commanders who participated in the Revolutionary War.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Uniforms
Describes the uniforms worn during the Revolutionary War by the Continental Army, the British Army and Navy, and the German Auxiliary. Includes video. [3:48]
Digital History
Digital History: The Revolutionary War
An overview of the military encounters in the Revolutionary War. Read about the lows and highs of the Continental Army, and the eventual defeat of the British.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Revolutionary War Military Engagements
Excellent site that presents excerpts from the book "The Continental Army." Book "provides a background for other historians to better evaluate campaigns through understanding how the Continentals and their adversaries organized and...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Weapons
Following the French and Indian War the colonists needed to replenish their supply of weapons. Many things had to fall into place for they could rearm themselves.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Battles (Part 2)
Continue the discovery of significant battles of the American Revolution. This part will cover battles from 1778-1781.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Flags
Discusses the evolution of flags from those used in revolutions up to the national American flag of today.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: American Revolution: The Wars of the American Revolution
This essay contends that the American Revolution was not just one war, but several. Mr. Carp from Pacific Lutheran University supports his ideas in a very clear manner.
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American Revolution: A Naval History of the American Revolution
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...
Other
American Presidents: George Washington Biography
This resource presents a biographical sketch of America's first president, George Washington, including details of his early life, the American revolutionary War, his presidency, and religion. Provides links to further resources.
Other
British Battles:the War of the Revolution 1775 to 1783
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.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: The American Revolution: Victory
This resource has a lesson plan on the origins of the Purple Heart medal, which is given to any soldier wounded in the line of duty. The medal was established by George Washington and is the oldest American medal.
Massachusetts Historical Society
Mass. Historical Society: Coming of the American Revolution: Boston Tea Party
Discover a detailed account of the dramatic protest known as "The Boston Tea Party", one of the key events that led to the Revolutionary War. Supported by primary source documents.
Other
American revolution.org: The Revolution's Black Soldiers
This article provides extensive information on the African Americans who served in the Revolutionary War.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Patrick Lacroix, "Refugee Soldiers, American Patriots"
This article focuses on the American Revolution and the British invasion of Canada.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Battles of the Revolution (Part 1)
From 1775-1777 discover the early battles of the American Revolution. Find photos and details of each of the significant battles.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Our New Nation
After studying the American Revolutionary War, students learn about the founding of the United States of America. Pretending to be the founding fathers, students will divide into small groups to create and design their own nation and...
Library of Congress
Loc: The Battle of Monmouth
Basic overview of the New Jersey battle during the American Revolutionary War, The Battle of Monmouth in 1778.
Read Works
Read Works: Truman and His Doctrine: Revolutionary, Unprecedented, and Bipartisan
[Free Registration/Login Required] This 5-page PDF is the nonfiction article "Truman and His Doctrine: Revolutionary, Unprecedented, and Bipartisan" by Elizabeth Edwards Spalding which discusses Truman's policy to provide aid to Turkey...
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Boston Tea Party
Kids learn about the Boston Tea Party major event in the American Revolutionary War on this site.
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Canadian War Museum: Revolution Rejected: Canada and the American Revolution
The American Revolution is one of Canada's least -known, yet most important wars. Learn about the historical background and then test your knowledge on Canada's military history.