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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Welcome to Valley Forge

For Students 3rd - 8th
Washington and his men had to endure six months of harsh winter in their encampment at Valley Forge. Use this site to learn about what they had to deal with and who was there.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Early Trade With China: The China Trade 1830 1860 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In the years following the American Revolution, speed was the most important consideration for any ship even if it came at the expense of cargo space. Sailing ships tended to be small and swift so that they could outrun and outmaneuver...
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PBS

Pbs: Liberty!

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS provides background information on the Revolutionary War, along with a photo essay and game.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Genet and Foreign Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the University of Groningen explains the role that Citizen Genet played in challenging foreign policy under Washington's administration.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Soldiers

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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PBS

Pbs Liberty!: Marquis De Lafayette

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, built as a companion to the PBS series "Liberty!," offers a biography of Marquis de Lafayette.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Chief Joseph Brant: Mohawk, Loyalist, and Freemason

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Chief Joseph Brant, "the powerful and influential Mohawk chief who sided with the British during the American Revolutionary War."
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The Ethan Allen Homestead & Museum

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is a great resource for information about Ethan Allen from the historical society that maintains his homestead.

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