Curated OER
Early Champlain Valley History
Class members use primary sources to craft an essay about early Champlain Valley History. I would use this as a homework assignment.
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War
This article on the American Revolutionary War looks at its causes, the phases of the war, naval warfare, the involvement of other countries, the Treaty of Paris, the different groups of combatants, and the impact of the war.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Saratoga Nhp: Story of the Battles
This site from the National Park Service gives information on the Campaign of 1777 and Battles of Saratoga. Hyperlinks to pictures and brief explanations of the pictures. A great site.
Other
Wpi Military Science/ Battle of Saratoga
Provides background information on the Battles of Saratoga with timeline of the military tactics employed in preparing for battle.
Digital History
Digital History: Declaring Independence [Pdf]
Follow the steps that Americans took before declaring their independence from Britain. The Declaration of Independence set out the ideals and reasons behind this stunning move. Use the student exercises to understand the different levels...
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: The French and Indian War
Learning module with an array of videos, activities and links for students and teachers to explore America's involvement in the Seven Years War between France and Britain, which is also known as the French and Indian War.
Other
Fort Ticonderoga National Landmark: Official Site
This resource is the official web site of Fort Ticonderoga, site of the first armed conflict of the American Revolution. It includes pictures, bibliography, timeline, and history of the fort.
Other
The Ethan Allen Homestead & Museum
This site is a great resource for information about Ethan Allen from the historical society that maintains his homestead.
Other
Maps of the American Revolution
Although this is a "selling" site, it is a good resource that not only supplies images of maps of the times, but provides the background to the map - when it was published, what was going on at the time, etc.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Fort Ticonderoga for Kids
History Questions: Fort Ticonderoga Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Ducksters
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.
Other
Virtual Vermont: Ethan Allen
This site provides a biography of the patriot and leader of the Green Mountain Boys, Ethan Allen.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Fort Ticonderoga
Site of important battles in both French and Indian War and American Revolution.