Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Historic Valley Forge: Who Served Here?: Aaron Burr
This brief biography of Aaron Burr from the Independence Hall Associaton focuses on his military career in the Revolutionary War as well as his political career and his duel with Alexander Hamilton.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Betty Zane by Zane Grey
Read the full text of Zane Grey's first novel "Betty Zane" based on his great-great aunt. Betty Zane was a frontier girl and a heroine of the last battle of the Revolutionary War at Fort Henry.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Massachusetts State History for Kids
On this webpage, students learn about the history and timeline of the state of Massachusetts including early explorers, Native Americans, the Pilgrims, an English colony, and the Revolutionary War.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Battle of Yorktown
Kids learn about the Battle of Yorktown major event ending the American Revolutionary War on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Boston Tea Party
Kids learn about the Boston Tea Party major event in the American Revolutionary War on this site.
Library of Congress
Loc: Manuel Rojas
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, includes a brief synopsis of Rojas during his war years. The information, while short, is factual and worth checking out on the subject.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Ho Chi Minh
This site from Wikipedia provides a biography of the North Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh. Focuses primarily on his political life. Ho Chi Minh led the independence movement in North Vietnam.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Boston Massacre
Kids learn about the Boston Massacre when British soldiers in Boston opened fire on a group of American colonists killing five men. Take a quiz at the end to see what you learned!
Curated OER
Time: The Time 100: Leaders and Revolutionaries: Ho Chi Minh
Extensive biographical entry about Ho Chi Minh from the TIME 100 series on influential history makers.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Religion and Revolution
This essay discusses colonists who questioned the "Anglican establishment." It then explains how religion was used to convince colonists to support the war.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Defining Terrorism
Provides a lesson plan and resources to help the teacher present information about terrorism. Helps the students distinguish between terrorists and revolutionaries.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Washington, d.c.: Philadelphia (Gundelo)
Philadelphia, the only remaining American gunboat from the Revolutionary War, sank in a battle on Lake Champlain in 1776. It was salvaged in remarkably good condition in 1935 and now resides at the National Museum of American History.
Curated OER
Bergen County Historical Society: General Von Steuben
A very in-depth biography on the life of General Baron von Steuben and his involvement in the Revolutionary War. Scroll down to read about the training he provided to the troops at Valley Forge.
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Bergen County Historical Society: General Von Steuben
A very in-depth biography on the life of General Baron von Steuben and his involvement in the Revolutionary War. Scroll down to read about the training he provided to the troops at Valley Forge.
Library of Congress
Loc: American History Through Congressional Documents: 1774 1873
Timeline of American history as seen in Congressional documents, 1774-1873.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Guildford Court House, 1781
A plan of the Battle of Guildford Courthouse on March 15, 1781 during the American Revolutionary War showing the positions of the British and American armies.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Battle of Long Island, 1776
A plan of the Battle of Long Island (August 27, 1776), also known as the Battle of Brooklyn, fought between the British army under General Howe and the Americans under George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. The map...
Curated OER
Etc: Battle of Long Island, 1775 1776
A plan of the Battle of Long Island (August 27, 1776), also known as the Battle of Brooklyn, fought between the British army under General Howe and the Americans under George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. The map...
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On May 23, 1983 Governor Michael J. Dukakis signed a proclamation which declared that Deborah Samson was the Official Heroine of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Find out why.
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On May 23, 1983 Governor Michael J. Dukakis signed a proclamation which declared that Deborah Samson was the Official Heroine of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Find out why.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Declaration of Independence
"We hold these truths to be self-evident." This infamous quote is part of the Declaration of Independence which Congress adopted on July 4, 1776. Read about the ideas contained in this document and take a quiz at the end to see what you...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Lexington Green
Lexington's town common, it was here that opening skirmish of the American Revolutionary War took place on April 19, 1775.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Fort Herkimer, 1776 1832
A plan of Fort Herkimer on the Mohawk River, originally built during the French and Indian War, and rebuilt during the American Revolutionary War (1776, renamed Fort Dayton). The fort was destroyed during the building of the Erie Canal...
Curated OER
Etc: Middle Atlantic States, 1778 1779
A map of the Middle States during the American Revolutionary War showing the major northern battle sites from Crown Point on Lake Champlain south to Brandywine and west to Pittsburgh (Fort Duquesne) and Venago.