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Karpeles Manuscript Library: The Olive Branch Petition

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives analysis of the Olive Branch Petition and interactive views of each page of the document. Take a look at the original petition and learn about what it was for.
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Other

General George Washington in Massachusetts, 1775 76 [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A thematic unit using primary sources to tell the life and military career of George Washington.
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Website
Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: The Iroquois Indians

For Students 3rd - 8th
Information about the confederacy of Native Americans known as the Iroquois. Details how they lived and their allies and enemies, both foreign and from other Native American tribes.
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Primary
US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Revolution and the New Nation (1754 1820s)

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to primary source documents from the revolution to the new nation.
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Website
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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US National Archives

Nara: Paintings of the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
The selected pictures listed are among the audiovisual holdings of the National Archives that relate to the American Revolution. They are photographic copies of works of art. The dates and mediums of the originals and the names of the...
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Website
Other

The Ethan Allen Homestead & Museum

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is a great resource for information about Ethan Allen from the historical society that maintains his homestead.
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Website
Other

Valley Forge National Historical Park: Valley Forge Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
An intriguing look into the winter George Washington and his troops spent at Valley Forge. You can search for a soldier on the Muster Roll, get extensive information about the Continental Army, and learn about the encampment of the troops.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The American Revolution

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief overview of the battles and their individual and collective importance in the Revolutionary War. Find out about the battle that turned the tide and brought about needed French assistance.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: American Revolution: American and British Strengths and Weaknesses

For Students 5th - 8th
Read a brief overview of the strengths and weaknesses of both the Americans and British in the Revolutionary War. How could such a well-funded, militarily strong country be defeated by a former colony, one with no money, little military...
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Unit Plan
East of England Broadband Network

History's Heroes: Thomas Paine (1737 1809)

For Students 3rd - 6th
This website explores the lives of people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story and timeline on Thomas Paine. Find out who he was, what he did, his achievements, and his legacy.
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Other

Maps of the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: American Revolution Lesson: The Regulars Are Coming!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students will review information about Paul Revere and the American Revolution. Students will also determine facts and opinions about the American Revolution. After viewing primary sources, students will complete a...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Our New Nation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
After studying the American Revolutionary War, students learn about the founding of the United States of America. Pretending to be the founding fathers, students will divide into small groups to create and design their own nation and...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: "Twenty Questions" History Virtual Fieldtrip

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this activity, students engage in a virtual game of "Twenty Questions" with another class. They will utilize textbooks, trade books, the Alabama Virtual Library, and other Internet sites for reference. Each team (class) will be...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Revolutionary War, Research, and Technology

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this social studies instructional activity, students conduct research on specified topics related to the Revolutionary War. The instructional activity should be used at the culmination of a unit of study on the American...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The American Spy in Me

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This is a fun and innovative lesson that will allow students to travel through history in a most unique fashion. Through Internet research and video conferencing students will get a real blast from the past. Students will hold on to...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Revolutionary War Patriots and Loyalists

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are assigned a prominent man or woman of the American Revolutionary War. The students will write a two-page report, create a poster person, and then present their research to the class in first person.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Declaration of Independence (1776) and Resource Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a facsimile of the Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
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Article
Other

About Famous People: The American Revolutionary War

For Students 9th - 10th
A good, general summary of the political and military events of the American Revolutionary War in two clickable parts.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Unit Test

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this eleven question unit test over US history during the period of 1754 and 1800.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Lexington and Concord

For Students 9th - 10th
AN overview of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Social Consequences of Revolutionary Ideals

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick comprehension check over social consequences of revolutionary ideals.
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Handout
National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Sybil Ludington

For Students 9th - 10th
Sybil Ludington was just 16 years old when she made a night-time ride rallying Patriot soldiers During the American Revolution.