Black Past
Black Past: Silver Bluff Baptist Church, Silver Bluff, South Carolina
This encyclopedia entry gives information about the Silver Bluff Baptist Church, whose black congregation became the Springfield Baptist Church, which is still in existence.
Black Past
Black Past: Washington, Henry
An interesting, but brief encyclopedia article about Henry Washington, one of George Washington's slaves, who fought for the British.
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.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: George Washington's Birthday
Students use this resource to find a collection of information concerning the first President of the United States.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Patrick Lacroix, "Refugee Soldiers, American Patriots"
This article focuses on the American Revolution and the British invasion of Canada.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: The Articles of Confederation
At this site read a short synopsis of the Articles of Confederation, and then complete a short quiz by clicking on the "show what you know" link at the bottom.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: John Trumbull
This site lists museums that have John Trumbull (1756-1843 CE) paintings. Many of the museums have images and descriptions of the paintings online.
Other
Valley Forge National Historical Park: Valley Forge Legacy
An intriguing look into the winter George Washington and his troops spent at Valley Forge. You can search for a soldier on the Muster Roll, get extensive information about the Continental Army, and learn about the encampment of the troops.
Digital History
Digital History: Alexander Hamilton's Financial Program
Young Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury. Read about his ideas for reducing the huge national debt, and see how his views of the nation and national government were so different from Thomas Jefferson's.
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: American History Through Congressional Documents: 1774 1873
Timeline of American history as seen in Congressional documents, 1774-1873.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: American Revolution Lesson: The Regulars Are Coming!
In this lesson, students will review information about Paul Revere and the American Revolution. Students will also determine facts and opinions about the American Revolution. After viewing primary sources, students will complete a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Lexington and Concord
AN overview of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: The American Revolution
A quick comprehension check over the American Revolution.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Sybil Ludington
Sybil Ludington was just 16 years old when she made a night-time ride rallying Patriot soldiers During the American Revolution.
Google
Louisiana Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Grade 4: American Revolution: Unit Files
A Google Drive folder with instructional presentations, discussion questions, student activities, and assessments for the text, If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution.
Curated OER
George Washington
This account of the American War of Independence looks at the war objectively, acknowledging that it was, in fact, both a civil war and a world war. The author begins with the prelude to the war, discusses the theater of war and the...
Digital History
Digital History: Who Were the Loyalists?
A very brief look at who the Loyalists were during the Revolutionary War, and what became of them when the war was over.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Connecticut State History for Kids
Students can study the history and timeline of the state of Connecticut including early explorers, Native Americans, colonial settlers, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War on this site.
Digital History
Digital History: The Critical Period: Introduction
The years immediately following the end of the Revolutionary War were fraught with problems both domestically and in foreign affairs. There were also accomplishments in the expansion of the economy. Read about the problems and why...
PBS
Pbs: Liberty: The Road to Revolution Game
An online game where students travel the path of the American Revolutionary War by answering questions about the time period.
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.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: George Washington
Short biography of George Washington from the White House provides some insight into his views and participation in the Revolutionary War.
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