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Wall Builders: A Black Patriot: Wentworth Cheswell (1746 1817)
A brief biography of Light Horse Volunteer, Wentworth Cheswell, who was a black patriot during the American Revolution. Cheswell played several roles including archaeologist and is thought to be the first black elected to a public office.
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Jewish World Review: Haym Salomon: The Rest of the Story
A passionate patriot, Haym Salomon, featured in this biography, is remembered for this money management skills and ability to recruit members to the Continental Army. He used much of his own privately earned money to help fund the...
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Colorado College: African Americans in Early American Military History
Describes African American's military role in American Revolution.
Yale University
Yale University: Declaration and Resolves of the First Congress
This Yale Law School project posts outcomes of the First Continental Congress. Contains the actual text of the declarations and resolves written by the First Continental Congress.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: Writing the Declaration of Independence
An article about the Declaration of Independence which covers the selection of the Committee of Five, Jefferson's writing, the presentation to Congress for approval, the problems in drafting, and the final changes which were made....
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Canadian War Museum: Revolution Rejected: Canada and the American Revolution
The American Revolution is one of Canada's least -known, yet most important wars. Learn about the historical background and then test your knowledge on Canada's military history.
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Book Review: Becoming America:the Revolution Before 1776
A detailed review by James T. Kloppenberg, constructively criticizing the author's (Jon Butler) thesis that ties between colonial religion and politics are exaggerated.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Declaration of Independence
Overview of the men primarily responsible for writing and revising the Declaration of Independence. Includes links to the signers of the document, an image of the Declaration, and information on the drafting of the document.
C-SPAN
C Span American Writers: Thomas Paine
Read about Thomas Paine's revolutionary publication "Common Sense" of 1776. Be sure to click on 'featured place' and 'classroom resources' for more facts and information about Paine.
Other
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, South Carolina
A short but nice biographical article on the life of this delegate from South Carolina to the Constitutional Convention. Also he served in the American Revolution.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: The Execution of Nathan Hale
Features background details on Nathan Hale and a narrative on what led to his execution in 1776.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Our America: The Revolutionary War
A summary of the events of the American Revolution. Includes diary entries written by a patriot in Boston and a girl stationed at Valley Forge in 1777. Students can also do arts and crafts activities, write a journal entry, and design...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Life in the Continental Army
Describes the very difficult conditions under which soldiers in the Continental Army lived.
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: Richard Henry Lee
The Library of Congress provides a brief biography of Richard Henry Lee. Select "Return to Essay" to explore his role within the context of America's fight towards independence.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Boston National Park: The Battle of Bunker Hill
"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" Learn about this famous quotation and the battle that ensued. Includes a picture of the Bunker Hill Monument.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Valley Forge
This site provides a history of Valley Forge from the Valley Forge National Historical Park. Includes a quote from George Washington.
University of New Brunswick (Canada)
Loyalist Collection at the University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick's Harriet Irving Library has a website devoted to Loyalist resources. This website will be useful to students who want depictions of military uniforms and a bibliographic list of resources. Serious...
Tom Richey
Tom richey.net: The French Revolution and Napoleon
Four videos on the French Revolution (from 8 to 14 min. long), a slideshow, and a students' unit guide with primary resources.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Road to Revolution: Patriotism or Treason?
Students will analyze the causes of the American Revolution and examine them from various points of view. Perspectives include the Sons of Liberty, loyalists living in the colonies, patriots, and British citizens living in England.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Chief Joseph Brant: Mohawk, Loyalist, and Freemason
Biography of Chief Joseph Brant, "the powerful and influential Mohawk chief who sided with the British during the American Revolutionary War."
BBC
Bbc History: Historic Figures: John Adams (1735 1826)
Biographical portrait of John Adams, second president of the United States, discusses, among other things, his role in the American fight for independence. Archived.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry
Biographical note on Patrick Henry, the lawyer, patriot, orator, and symbol of the American struggle for liberty and self-government during the American Revolution.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Politics in Colonial Virginia
This site explores the politics involved in Colonial Williamsburg, leading up to the American Revolution. Content focuses on famous speeches, documents, and influential people.