Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Bunker Hill
Read about the Battle of Bunker Hill, which really took place at Breed's Hill, and find out why it was such a stunning victory for the Americans even though they lost the battle.
A&E Television
Biography: James Armistead (C. 1748 C. 1830)
Biography of James Armistead [Lafayete] who was born into slavery in Virginia and later became a famous American spy during the War for Independence.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Nathan Hale
A short biographical sketch of Nathan Hale, Revolutionary spy and hero. Includes links to several pictures, and information about the siege of Boston, in which Hale participated.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Lee Resolution (1776)
The Our Documents group offers information on Richard Henry Lee's 1776 resolution proposing colonial independence. See the original document, read the transcript, and download a printer-friendly version.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Modern Balkan History: Greek Revolution/ Greek State
This lecture outlines the events of the Greek revolution and war for independence from Turkey, which began in 1821 and lasted through 1829. It covers Greek history as well as international political and economic context for the war.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Price of Freedom: Regimental Uniform Coat
A photograph of the regimental uniform coat of an officer in the Continental Army. Includes a description of this particular coat and gives information about where the uniforms were manufactured.
Other
Arlington National Cemetery: History of Arlington National Cemetery
The National Cemetery site gives information about the famous, and not-so-well-known people who are buried there: war heroes, presidents, chief justices, explorers, historical figures, etc.
Curated OER
Cbc: Chief Tecumseh: A Question of Loyalties: Seeking a Nation Within a Nation
Looking at the War of 1812 from the perspective of Indian leader Chief Tecumseh, this resource presents the role of leader Chief Tecumseh in the Anglo-American war. The British and Americans both wanted to win over Tecumseh, but also...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Building Unity
Outline of the U.S. and the quest for unity in the early 1800s. Article briefly chronicles events such as the War of 1812 as well as political and economic decisions that created a united America separate from Britain.
Other
Schiller Institute: George Rogers Clark Captures Vincennes
Read an account of George Rogers Clark's campaign to capture Vincennes. Find out about the places he captured on his way to Vincennes, and the surrender of Col. Henry Hamilton.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: American Revolution: Patriotism/quaker Loyalism in a Pennsylvania Family
National Humanities Center provides an essay based on the correspondence of a Quaker Family in colonial Pennsylvania.
Other
History View: Uss Yorktown Cv 10
Take a virtual trip to see the USS Yorktown, one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. She is named after the Battle of Yorktown of the American Revolutionary War and is the fourth U.S....
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Price of Freedom: George Washington's Uniform
View a photo and read a brief description of George Washington's uniform. Also includes an explanation of Washington's attention to the symbol of the uniform. Displayed in the National Museum of American History.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: All American Girl
This lesson plan on Abigail Adams, Phillis Wheatley and other women writers is designed to "enhance the Social Studies curriculum for fourth and fifth graders by providing information on the roles that women had during three areas in...
Other
American Antiquarian Society: Exhibitions: A Woman's Work Is Never Done
Images with accompanying narration on women's work from before the American Revolution through the Industrial Revolution. Exhibit describes the domestic work that women did and continue to perform and also provides information on women...
PBS
Pbs: Crispus Attucks
A biography of Crispus Attucks, the black man who became the first casualty of the American Revolution when he was shot and killed during the Boston Massacre.
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