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Gmsp: Military Career of General Meade

For Students 3rd - 8th
A detailed biography of General George Meade, a military man and eventual leader of Pennsylvania troops during the Civil War. Outlines his military career in detail.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Table of Contents

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of a 1901 textbook on Roman history by William C. Morey. However, the work is still useful today as if covers all the basic information about Rome from its earliest beginnings through the Republic and later the Empire.
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A&E Television

History.com: This Day in History: 1862 John Bankhead Magruder Sent to Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
On October 10, 1862 John Bankhead Magruder was sent to Texas where his military career went through some ups and downs.
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General History of the Boer War

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at Canada's involvement in the Boer War. The researcher is provided with details of the conflict and the scope of Canada's military involvement. As the author of the site is a British Columbia museum, there is also a link that...
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Colorado College: African Americans in Early American Military History

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes African American's military role in American Revolution.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Timothy Pickering

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography of Timothy Pickering focuses on his military and political careers.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Army and the New Look

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the following topics: Massive Retaliation and the New Look, "The NATO Build-up," "Continental Defense," "The Missile Era," "Challenges and Responses," "The Military Budget," "Defense Reorganization," "The Dual...
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Winfield Scott

For Students 9th - 10th
From the book, "Commanding Generals and Chiefs of Staff," by William Gardner Bell, this brief biography of Winfield Scott lists the dates of his many military accomplishments, including his successful capture of Mexico City, ending the...
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the War of 1812, from U.S Army historians. This comprehensive site details the full scope of the war, examining its origins, the opposing sides, early campaigns, strategic intent, the course of the war during its second and...
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

History: Slavery: Prince Estabrook

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of Revolutionary War soldier Prince Estabrook and his time as a slave in the northern colonies.
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Digital History

Digital History: Over There: American Doughboys Go to War

For Students 9th - 10th
See how the American military ballooned in size in less than a year upon the American entrance in World War I. President Wilson tried to keep the U.S. out of war, but find out why that became impossible, and read about what a...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: The Military Career of Dwight David Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information regarding the military career of Dwight D. Eisenhower, as well as links to information on his presidency, commands, and various quotes.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: James Mc Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of James McHenry (1753-1816 CE), a delegate from Maryland to the Constitutional Convention. He also served as an aide to General Washington and later as his Secretary of War.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: William Blount

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides good biographical details on the life of William Blount, one of the delegates from North Carolina to the Constitutional Convention.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Richard Dobbs Spaight

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of this delegate from North Carolina to the Constitutional Convention. He was a strong federalist and helped with persuading North Carolina to endorse the new constitution. He later served as a Congressman.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Pierce Butler

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of this delegate from South Carolina to the Constitutional Convention. He later served as a Senator.
eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: John Blair

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of John Blair, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Virginia. He later served as an associate justice on the Supreme Court.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Gunning Bedford, Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides good biographical details on Gunning Bedford, Jr. (1747-1812 CE). He was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Delaware.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Jacob Broom

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of Jacob Broom (1752-1810 CE). HE was one of the delegates from Delaware to the Constitutional convention.
eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: John Dickinson

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of John Dickinson (1732-1808 CE). He was one of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention from Delaware. He was a strong supporter of the new Constitution and as a result, Delaware became the first state to ratify...
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: George Read

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of George Read, one of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention from Delaware. He also served as a governor of the state of Delaware.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Abraham Baldwin

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice biography of Abraham Baldwin, one of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention from Georgia who later served both in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: William Few

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides background biographical information on William Few, one of the delegates from Georgia to the Constitutional Convention, and who later served as a United States Senator.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but detailed biography on this delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Maryland. He was a good friend of George Washington.

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