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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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American Revolution: Military Journal of James Thacher m.d. From 1776 to 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of the "Military Journal, During The American Revolutionary War from 1776 to 1783" written by James Thacher on his observations of the events of the revolutionary period.
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Divining America: Religion and the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Humanities Center offers an article on religion and the Revolutionary War with suggestions for projects. It is full of information about how religion influenced people to support war.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: American Revolution: Supply Problems Plague Continental Army

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the Continental Army's struggles with supply shortages throughout the Revolutionary War. Explains the reasons for the shortages, and includes some of George Washington's correspondence from the period.
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A Brief Profile of the Continental Army

For Students 9th - 10th
Basically an on-line booklet that profiles the Continental Army of the Revolutionary War. An Introduction is provided along with the structure and components of the army. The armies of 1775 through 1784 are detailed as well as the...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Thomas Gage

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Thomas Gage, British leader and military commander in the early days of the American Revolution.
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Black Past

Black Past: Lord Dunmore's Proclamation

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting encyclopedia article tells about Lord Dummore's Proclamation, his attempt to encourage slaves to leave their masters and fight for the British.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of George Washington, first US President and leader of the Continental Army.

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