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Activity
The History Place

The History Place: American Revolution: Prelude to Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place offers a timeline of events of the Revolution. It offers information about England's involvement with the United States. Pictures are provided throughout along with links to additional information.
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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich Fordham University site of primary source material that include full-text, and multimedia sites. There are additional study and research guides such as Modern History in the Movies.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: A New Colonial System

For Students 9th - 10th
Although some believe that the history of the American Revolution began long before the first shots were fired in 1775, England and America did not begin an overt parting of the ways until 1763, more than a century and a half after the...
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Activity
Other

Boston Tea Party Historical Society Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the historic events that preceded the Boston Tea Party and ultimately led to this famous protest.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Stamp Act Controversy

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about why the Stamp Act caused such controversy in the colonies. The British Parliament had imposed several taxes previously, but find out why this one, in particular, struck such a chord.