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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Arsenal of Democracy

For Students 5th - 8th
Although Americans remained isolationist in their thinking, President Roosevelt understood that the European allies needed help against the Germans. Read about the incremental ways America became involved in World War II in Europe...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Sudan: History

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Sudan since its independence has been one or constant turmoil. Read about the civil wars that have wracked this country for decades. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The American Homefront

For Students 5th - 8th
See how the people at home stepped up to support the war effort in World War II.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Guinea Bissau: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of Guinea-Bissau as part of the Portuguese colonial empire. Follow its fits and starts in developing a democratic government after is independence. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Burundi: History

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Burundi parallels that of Rwandi, its close neighbor with a similar ethnic make-up. Read about the civil war and its aftermath. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Latvia: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Latvia's history is an interesting tug-of-war between Latvians and occupying countries. Read about Latvia's beginnings and her current history. Information from U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Other

Alphabetical Listing of Battles of the Revolutionary War

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of battles with dates for each in alphabetical order.
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Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain

Si Spain: The Peninsular War Constitution of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the Peninsular War and the Constitution of 1812 marking the events in Spain between 1808 and 1813, including Napoleon's effect on Spanish affairs.
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PBS

Pbs: Independent Lens: The Weather Underground

For Students 9th - 10th
Read background about the Weathermen, a radical group in the 1960s which protested the Vietnam War and racism with often violent acts. This introduction is to a video shown on PBS in 2003. Find interviews with members of the Weather...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Identity During the American Revolution

For Students 11th - 12th
From a chapter on "America's War for Independence," this section of the chapter explains Loyalist and Patriot sentiments and identifies different groups that participated in the Revolutionary War.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Loyalists During the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Americans today think of the War for Independence as a revolution, but in important respects it was also a civil war. American Loyalists, or "Tories" as their opponents called them, opposed the Revolution, and many took up arms against...
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Digital History

Digital History: War on the Judiciary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Judiciary Act of 1801 was a final attempt by the Federalists to control the judicial system before the Democratic Republicans took over. Read about the repeal of the act, which resulted in a landmark Supreme Court decision, Marybury...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The War Against the Bank

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about Andrew Jackson's animosity toward the Second Bank of the United States and some reasons for his feelings. Was his veto of the Recharter Bill good for the country? Take the little survey to express your views.
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US National Archives

Our Documents: Treaty of Paris (1783)

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful interactive look at an original copy of the Treaty of Paris (1783). This treaty ended the Revolutionary War. Along with the original copy is a brief, informative paragraph. Also find links to larger images and downloadable...
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US National Archives

Our Documents: De Lome Letter (1898)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features an online facsimile of the letter written by the Spanish Ambassador to the United States in which he criticized American President William McKinley. Its publication generated public support for a war with Spain over...
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PBS

Pbs Online/the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Information packed game that takes you on a journey through the lead-up to the Revolutionary War, the Revolutionary War itself, and beyond to the Bill of Rights. Hyperlinks to other articles in this great site.
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University of Oklahoma

Univ. Of Oklahoma: The Paris Peace Treaty of 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 with Britain accepting the independence of the United States and ending The Revolutionary War.
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Virginia History Series

Virginia History Series: Virginia Becomes a State [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
Virginia played a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War and the creation of our new government. This slideshow uses pictures, graphs, and a detailed timeline showing the major events in Virginia from 1760-1800.
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Second Continental Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes events that led to the formation of the Second Continental Congress and ultimately American independence. Includes supporting original documents and great teacher resources.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Ho Chi Minh

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Yale University

Yale: Treaty of Amity and Commerce, France and u.s.

For Students 9th - 10th
The actual treaty that was signed between France the U.S. during the Revolutionary War in which France recognized American independence.
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: Age of Jefferson and Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] After a brief description of Thomas Jefferson's and James Madison's contributions to the early ideology and government of the new United States in their authorship of the Declaration of Independence and...
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: The Conquests in the East

For Students 9th - 10th
Rome's power is challenged by kingdoms in the East, especially Philip V of Macedonia. After three wars against Macedonia and one against Antiochus of Syria, Rome shows her strength.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Carpenters' Hall

For Students 9th - 10th
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...

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