Smithsonian Institution
Spanish American War
Today, Cuba and America sometimes struggle with diplomatic relations, but did you know that America went to war against Spain to free Cuba? Learners examine many interesting facts related to the Spanish American War using an informative...
Digital History
Digital History: The Revolutionary War
An overview of the military encounters in the Revolutionary War. Read about the lows and highs of the Continental Army, and the eventual defeat of the British.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Daily Life During the Revolutionary War
Kids learn about daily life during the Revolutionary War including homes, clothes, food, school, and other fun facts. Take a quiz at the end to see what you learned!
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Weapons
Following the French and Indian War the colonists needed to replenish their supply of weapons. Many things had to fall into place for they could rearm themselves.
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.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: The Price of Freedom: Americans at War
View comprehensive sets of artifacts that tell the story of America's wartime past and present. Artifacts from every major American military conflict, beginning with the American Revolution, can be closely examined. Full curatorial notes...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Life as a Revolutionary War Soldier for Kids
History Questions: Life as a Revolutionary War Soldier Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Daily Life During the Revolutionary War for Kids
History Questions: Daily Life During the Revolutionary War Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
Ducksters: History: American Revolutionary War Timeline
Kids learn about the events of the American Revolutionary War Timeline in history.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Life as a Revolutionary War Soldier
Kids learn about Life as a Revolutionary War Soldier including the Continentla army, the militia, and the British Red Coats.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Defeats and Victories
Overview of the setbacks, defeats and victories of the Revolutionary War.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The British Move South
Brief overview of the Revolutionary War in the South including campaigns of Savannah, Charleston and the significant battle at Cowpens, South Carolina.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Franco American Alliance
Overview of the alliance between the French and Americans and the ensuing European conflict during the American Revolutionary War.
BBC
Bbc: History: The American War of Independence
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...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Carpenters' Hall
Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia served many vital functions before and during the American Revolution. Among these are the seat of the First Continental Congress, the site of the War Office, and the home of the first public lending...
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.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: French and Indian War
The struggle for territory between the European countries led to the French and Indian War. This war had far-reaching consequences for the colonists and Great Britain. Discover reasons the war began and how the end of this war eventually...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: American Revolution: American and British Strengths and Weaknesses
Read a brief overview of the strengths and weaknesses of both the Americans and British in the Revolutionary War. How could such a well-funded, militarily strong country be defeated by a former colony, one with no money, little military...
The History Place
The History Place: American Revolution: Conflict and Revolution
This site from The History Place presents a detailed timeline of events of the early years of the Revolutionary War.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Battles (Part 2)
Continue the discovery of significant battles of the American Revolution. This part will cover battles from 1778-1781.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Revolution on the Home Front
War is not confined to the battlefield. The economic consequences were great for the Americans during the Revolutionary War. Find out about what British occupation meant, and how women stepped up to keep the economy going while the men...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The American Revolution
A brief overview of the battles and their individual and collective importance in the Revolutionary War. Find out about the battle that turned the tide and brought about needed French assistance.
Digital History
Digital History: The American Revolution and Slavery
Read about the plans for using slaves in both the British and Continental armies during the Revolutionary War. See why some of the plans were scuttled and how the end of the war affected blacks who fought and those who remained in the...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris
Read about the siege of Yorktown and the inability of Cornwallis to be resupplied, resulting in his surrender of 8,000 British troops to General George Washington. The end of the Revolutionary War was finalized with the Treaty of Paris...