National Park Service
Making Choices
What factors go into a decision to enter a war? Use a collection of primary source documents and images to prompt a discussion about the American Revolution and the reasons for entering a war against Britain.
Random House
Focus On: Censorship & Banned Books
Billy Collins' "Rain" introduces the Random House 104-page magazine for educators that focuses on censorship and banned books. The resource is packed with teaching guides, articles by noted authors, and links to...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Winning the American Revolution
An unconventional, myth-busting history of the American Revolution from the Declaration of Independence to victory and the Treaty of Paris, 1783.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Countdown to Revolution
Begins with a description of the British system of mercantilism that was imposed on the American colonies along with the taxes levied through the Stamp Act and the Sugar Act. The Americans complained that it was taxation without...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War
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.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: The Battle of King's Mountain
An exciting account of the stirring events of the battle between Loyalists and Patriot backwoodsmen at the Battle of King's Mountain in October 1780.
Other
Battle of Trenton
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Battles of Saratoga
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.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Defeats and Victories
Although the Americans suffered severe setbacks for months after independence was declared, their tenacity and perseverance eventually paid off. During August 1776, in the Battle of Long Island in New York, Washington's position became...
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: October 19: Surrender at Yorktown
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.
Tennessee History For Kids
Tennessee History for Kids: Kings Mountain
It was the most famous road trip and the most important victory in Tennessee history. During the American Revolution, a British commander named Patrick Ferguson led an army through South Carolina. Along the way, he sent a threatening...
Other
Marianopolis College: Joseph Brant
A detailed description of the life of Joseph Brant, from his life in the Ohio Valley to the leadership of the Mohawks after the Revolution. Also, find links to chronologies, maps, and a very nice picture gallery.
Other
Xenophon Group: Yorktown Campaign (August October 1781)
A very detailed account of activities during the months leading up to and throughout the siege of Yorktown. Excellent maps and images also supplied.