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Ducksters: Kids History: Paul Revere
Kids learn about Paul Revere's ride of warning and how this was a major event in the American Revolutionary War.
University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Arts and Life in Africa: Sierra Leone
A record of statistics concerning modern day Sierra Leone, up to 1998. Scroll down to history section to see a brief, but informative description of pre-colonial and post-colonial history for Sierra Leone.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: American Revolution
[Free Registration/Login Required] The American Revolution: Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death - The Colonists Struggle for Independence This resource introduces students to many aspects of the American Revolution, The French and Indian War.
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Cuba 100 Anos Despues: Sumario 1895 1959
Online summary in Spanish of the history of the Republic of Cuba from 1895 to 1959.
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All the News? American Revolution & Maryland's Press
Explore this collection of digitized historical newspapers and broadsides from the 1760s about pre-Revolutionary topics. Requires Adobe Reader.
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Texas Bob: The Treaty of Velasco May 14, 1836
See the articles of the Treaty of Velasco reprinted in their entirety, which were written to be the first steps toward the official recognition of the Texas Republic's independence.
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Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Battle of Lexington and Concord
On this site, study the Battle of Lexington and Concord which was a major event in the American Revolutionary War.
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Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Battle of Bunker Hill
Explore the Battle of Bunker Hill a major battle of the American Revolutionary War on this site.
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Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Battle of Yorktown
Kids learn about the Battle of Yorktown major event ending the American Revolutionary War on this site.
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Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Glossary and Terms
Kids learn the Glossary and Terms from the Revolutionary War including patriot, loyalist, colony, volley, whig, tory, and more.
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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!
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Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Fort Ticonderoga
Kids learn about the battles at Fort Ticonderoga during the Revolutionary War including the Green Mountain Boys and General John Burgoyne.
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Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Crossing the Delaware
Kids learn about the Crossing of the Delaware which was a major turning point in the Revolutionary War. Take a quiz at the end to see what you learned?
CommonLit
Common Lit: "To a Daughter Leaving Home" by Linda Pastan
This brief poem describes a mother watching her daughter ride away on her bike. A specific purpose for reading and vocabulary notes are provided. This site offers links to paired texts, questions and answers, an annotation tool, and...
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Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Boston Tea Party
Kids learn about the Boston Tea Party major event in the American Revolutionary War on this site.
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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!
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Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Declaration of Independence
"We hold these truths to be self-evident." This infamous quote is part of the Declaration of Independence which Congress adopted on July 4, 1776. Read about the ideas contained in this document and take a quiz at the end to see what you...
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Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Battles of Saratoga
Kids learn about the Battles of Saratoga at Freeman's Farm and Bemis Heights. Major event in the American Revolutionary War. Includes quiz and audio recording of text.
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Ecuador Explorer: Ecuador Revolution Independence
This site discusses Ecuador's quest for independence and how the Enlightenment and the failing economy of Quito Audiencia helped set the tone for the Battle of Pichincha in 1822 in which Ecuador gained its independence.
Costa Rica Information Center
Historical Dates: Independencia De Centro America
This article is about the independence of the Americas (Costa Rica, Guatemala, etc) from Spain. English available from the homepage.
Costa Rica Information Center
Historical Dates: Firma Y Jura De Indepencia De Costa Rica
This article is about the official declaration of Costa Rica's independence (apart from the (then) province of Guatemala) in 1821. English available from the homepage.
Costa Rica Information Center
Historical Dates: Batalla De Ochomogo
This article is about the Battle of Ochomogo (1823), in which the Costa Ricans defended against the Emperor of Mexico to remain an independent nation. English available from the homepage.
Costa Rica Information Center
Historical Dates: Batalla De Rivas
This page is part of the Web of Costa Rica Information Center. The article is about an important event in Costa Rican history - the Battle of Rivas (1856), in which the Costa Ricans defended their independence against William Walker....