University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Emergence of Colonial Government
Detailed essay which shows how colonial self-government developed prior to the Revolutionary War.
Tennessee History For Kids
Tennessee History for Kids: Kings Mountain
It was the most famous road trip and the most important victory in Tennessee history. During the American Revolution, a British commander named Patrick Ferguson led an army through South Carolina. Along the way, he sent a threatening...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Why Morristown, Nj ?
A site that tells of the importance of Morristown, NJ to Washington and his army as a winter encampment during the Revolutionary War.
Other
Alphabetical Listing of Battles of the Revolutionary War
A list of battles with dates for each in alphabetical order.
Curated OER
A Brief Profile of the Continental Army
Basically an on-line booklet that profiles the Continental Army of the Revolutionary War. An Introduction is provided along with the structure and components of the army. The armies of 1775 through 1784 are detailed as well as the...
Curated OER
A Brief Profile of the Continental Army
Basically an on-line booklet that profiles the Continental Army of the Revolutionary War. An Introduction is provided along with the structure and components of the army. The armies of 1775 through 1784 are detailed as well as the...
US Navy
Navy.mil: John Paul Jones
Our history is made up of legendary people! We love their stories of bravery in the face of extreme adversity. Among these is John Paul Jones, who is credited with the immortal reply: "I have not yet begun to fight!"
A&E Television
History.com: The Mariel Boatlift: How Cold War Politics Drove Thousands of Cubans to Florida in 1980
After Fidel Castro loosened emigration policies, some 125,000 Cubans landed on U.S. shores over a span of five months. The Mariel Boatlift of 1980 was a mass emigration of Cubans to the United States. The exodus was driven by a stagnant...
Library of Congress
Loc: British Lt. Gov. Henry Hamilton Surrendered
A brief description of the surrender of Lieutenant Henry Hamilton at Fort Sackville, Indiana. Includes a photo of the George Roger Clark statue and the actual articles of surrender from Henry Hamilton to George Roger Clark.
Yale University
Yale: Treaty of Amity and Commerce, France and u.s.
The actual treaty that was signed between France the U.S. during the Revolutionary War in which France recognized American independence.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: What's Cooking, Uncle Sam?
Eclectic online exhibition highlights government's concern with the American diet from the Revolutionary War to the late 1900s.
Library of Congress
Loc: Gen. Montgomery Captured Montreal
Briefly profiles General Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold's assaults on Quebec during the Revolutionary War. Historic engravings are featured on these two pages from the Library of Congress.
Other
Mary Ballard's Diary on Line: Courtship and Marriage
A look at courtship and marriage in the period right after the Revolutionary War through the diary of Mary Ballard. Contains a brief explanation of courtship in this period and sections of the diary related to the topic.
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.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Johnny Tremain
Come and discover more about the novel, "Johnny Tremain," by Esther Forbes. This site features a discussion guide, writing prompt, vocabulary builder, extension activity and more.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Colonial National Historical Park: Siege of Yorktown
This site provides a history of the Siege of Yorktown in 1781.
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...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: North American History
History reference page for elementary students provides an overview of early American history from the age of Columbus through the Civil War and abolition of slavery. Includes links to teacher resources.
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!
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.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Revolutionary Changes and Limitations: Women
Often the ideal and reality do not conincide for quite some time. That's true of the ideal of true equality between the sexes after the War for Independence. See why the end of the war did not bring indepence for married women, and why...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Lexington and Concord
AN overview of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.