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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Made George Washington a Good Military Leader?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify the qualities of an effective military leader. For this Revolutionary War lesson, students view several Internet resources about George Washington's life. Student groups research one of four battles, and document their...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: General 'Mad' Anthony Wayne

For Students 3rd - 8th
A detailed biography of General 'Mad' Anthony Wayne, a native of Pennsylvania and a general in the Amercian Revolution.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Washington at Valley Forge

For Students 5th - 7th
The time spent at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777 by the Continental Army was a turning point. Read first-hand about the terrible conditions at this winter encampment, but also see how the winter break in fighting helped make the army...
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The March to Germantown 1777

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from US History.org provides a brief description of the British capture of Philadelphia and The Continental Army's defeat at nearby Germantown, Pennsylvania.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Battle of Germantown

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives the story of The Battle of Germantown between the Revolutionary and British forces.