Curated OER
Etc: Campaigns in the North the Revolutionary War, 1775 1783
A series of maps showing the northern campaigns of the American Revolutionary War, including the Hudson Valley and Saratoga campaign, a detail of Ticonderoga, the vicinity of Burgoyne's surrender, the Battle of Long Island, and an...
PublicBookshelf Corporation
Public Bookshelf: Alexander Mc Dougall
An article on the revolutionary political activities of Boston Son of Liberty Alexander McDougall. Taken from "Our Country", published in 1877.
Other
Patterson: Sybil Ludington
A short biography of Sybil Ludington, known as the female Paul Revere. Sybil helped her father alert his troops of the attack on Danbury during the Revolutionary War.
A&E Television
History.com: Continental Congress
From 1774 to 1789, the Continental Congress served as the government of the 13 American colonies and later the United States. The First Continental Congress, which was comprised of delegates from the colonies, met in 1774 in reaction to...
US National Archives
National Archives: Road to Revolution: Patriotism or Treason?
What if you lived in the colonies during in the years preceding the Revolution? Would you be a loyalist or join the Sons of Liberty? Students will analyze a picture of a tax collector being tarred and feathered and answer critical...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The First Flag" by Barbara Radner
The folk tale that a woman named Betsy Ross was the creator is still popular among Americans. In this short story, the possible events of Betsy Ross' creation of the first American flag are narrated from the perspective of a fellow...
EL Education
El Education: Creation of a Nation
This script of a play was created by 4th grade students at the Genesee Community Charter School in Rochester, New York, as part of a learning expedition on the Revolutionary War and the birth of the United States. Students wrote,...
Other
American Revolution: Military Journal of James Thacher m.d. From 1776 to 1783
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.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature and Composition: Rationalism
This is an introduction to a unit on Rationalism, also known as The Age of Reason or Enlightenment, was set during the American Revolutionary period. It focuses on the belief that the power of reason and science would further human...
A&E Television
History.com: Fourth of July
Great reference tool for finding information on the Fourth of July, America's birthday. Provides history of the holiday, videos, maps, and much more.
Other
Wpi Military Science/ Battle of Saratoga
Provides background information on the Battles of Saratoga with timeline of the military tactics employed in preparing for battle.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: France Allied With Colonies (1778)
This site describes the decision for France to aid the colonies and the impact that decision had on the American Revolution.
Other
Boston Massacre Historical Society
The Boston Massacre Historical Society offers a comprehensive overview of the Boston Massacre, from what the massacre was to the trial that followed. The site is punctuated with primary source documents, differing views on the event, and...
Other
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.
Other
As I Please: Unfurling the Flags of John Paul Jones
An essay on John Paul Jones and a history of the American flags he flew on his ships. The essay was written shortly after Sept. 11, 2001.
Other
Maps of the American Revolution
Although this is a "selling" site, it is a good resource that not only supplies images of maps of the times, but provides the background to the map - when it was published, what was going on at the time, etc.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Boston National Park: The Battle of Bunker Hill
"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" Learn about this famous quotation and the battle that ensued. Includes a picture of the Bunker Hill Monument.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: American Independence
Part of Fordham University's Internet Modern History Sourcebook, this site gives historical background and extensive web resources on American Independence.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: American Revolution: Free Labor in the American Revolution
An essay on the make-up of the Continental Army. Soldiers came from the craftsman and laborer class. Read about the effect of their fight on the "American Revolution."
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Thomas Gage
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Thomas Gage, British leader and military commander in the early days of the American Revolution.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Patrick Henry
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Patrick Henry, famous patriot and one of the Founding Fathers of America.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: George Washington
Overview and biographical facts on the life of George Washington, first US President and leader of the Continental Army.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Boston Tea Party
Article on the 1773 Boston Tea Party details the events, cause, and effect.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Crispus Attucks
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Crispus Attucks, the first martyr of the American Revolution falling during the Boston Massacre.