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Cornell University

Cornell University: Library: Lafayette: Citizen of Two Worlds

For Students 9th - 10th
This extentsive collection of resources, celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de Lafayette.
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Other

Oxford Aasc: African Americans in the Revoluionary War

For Students 9th - 10th
A great display of paintings along with commentary about ten African Americans who were involved in the Revolutionary War era.
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Handout
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Marquis De Lafayette

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the Marquis de Lafayette, the French nobleman who came to the colonies at the age of 20 to volunteer to fight against the British in the American Revolution. This article offers an interesting look into the politics...
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US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Images of the American Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The National Archives and Records Administration provides a lesson plan on the American Revolution. Content includes excellent historical background, as well as several primary source documents, pictures, and engravings detailing various...
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PBS

Pbs Liberty!: Marquis De Lafayette

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, built as a companion to the PBS series "Liberty!," offers a biography of Marquis de Lafayette.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs: Yorktown Is Won!

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent PBS site describes the victory at Yorktown. Includes image.
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Website
Other

Lafayette College: Lafayette and Slavery James Armistead Lafayette

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief paragraph about James Armistead's espionage for the Continental Army at Yorktown. More important are the pictures of Marquis de Layayette and Armistead and the testimonial given by Lafayette to obtain Armistead's freedom.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: An Improbable French Leader in America

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about Marquis de Lafayette, a French leader during the American Revolutionary War. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Other

Xenophon Group: Yorktown Campaign (August October 1781)

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed account of activities during the months leading up to and throughout the siege of Yorktown. Excellent maps and images also supplied.
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Other

British Battles: The Battle of Yorktown 1781

For Students 9th - 10th
The British called the Americans rebels! But in the end, had to surrender to them. Read the exciting account, complete with artwork and facts, of this famous battle that led to the independence of the American states.
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Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

For Students 9th - 10th
This primary source set uses documents and photographs to tell the story of The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, written in August 1789.
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Robin Chew

Marquis De Lafayette: French Soldier & Statesman

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information of Lafayette with links and book references.
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Other

Niahd: The Decisive Yorktown Battle

For Students 9th - 10th
A one-page summation of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War: Yorktown. The significance of this battle is highlighted.
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Curated OER

Marquis De Lafayette

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Marquis de Lafayette.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Marquis De Lafayette

For Students 9th - 10th
The Marquis de Lafayette, a French citizen who fought on the side of the Americans during the American Revolution.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Marquis De Lafayette

For Students 9th - 10th
(1757-1834) French statesman, soldier and general who helped with the American revolutionary forces.