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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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Other

Indians and the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay on the Native American role in the American Revolution.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The American Revolution Began April 19, 1775

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is an interesting site explaining the beginning of the American Revolution. Read all about the communication system that signaled the beginning of the war.
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Activity
The History Place

The History Place: American Revolution: An Unlikely Victory

For Students 9th - 10th
This History Place timeline briefly identifies over 100 events of the American Revolution between January 1, 1777 and December 31, 1783. In addition, there are many links to other pages which expand on the events and people mentioned in...
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Website
Other

Canadian War Museum: Revolution Rejected: Canada and the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
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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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Century Book of the American Revolution

For Students 3rd - 5th
A scanned copy of the 1897 publication of The Century Book of the American Revolution by Elbridge Streeter Brooks, a fiction book for children.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Liberty! The American Revolution (Teacher's Guide)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A six-lesson teacher's guide to support classes on the American Revolution. Although the guide is designed to be used in conjunction with the PBS documentary "Liberty!" the video component of the lessons can be dropped without much fuss....
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PPT
University of North Carolina

University of North Carolina: Causes of the American Revolution [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Goes through the various events that led up to the American Revolution and the actions and responses of the British and the Colonies.
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Study Guide
Ohio Test Prep

Ohio Test Prep: Module 2: American Revolution and New Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
Ohio state test preparation material in Social Studies prepares students on the topic of the American Revolution, Northwest Ordinance and statehood. Learning materials include video tutorials, interactive review games, downlodable review...
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Other

American revolution.org: Sins of the Fathers: Religion and Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
An academic essay describing the ways in which "religion is an active if not a determinative" cause for the American Revolution. The essay describes three influential areas: (1) religion and liberty, (2) religion and community, and (3)...
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Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: The American Revolution: Heroes

For Teachers 4th - 6th
For this lesson students will understand the significance of those who served during the American Revolution.
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Other

American Revolution Art Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to the art of the American Revolution. Art in the gallery (main page) will lead you to further information.
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Digital History

Digital History: Historians on the Causes of the American Revolution [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read how the understanding of the causes of American Revolution has been portrayed over years by reading excerpts from writings of 19th and 20th century historians. The suggested student exercises are excellent and ask students to use...
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New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The American Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network has developed an interactive and printable crossword puzzle on the American Revolution. Many of the puzzle clues relate to the historic events and people of the American Revolution. Additional links...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Valley Forge and the American Revolution" by Barbara Radner

For Students 5th - 6th
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
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Handout
British Library

British Library: The American Revolution: The Peace of Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
The Peace of Paris Treaty was signed in 1783 between Britain, France, and America, ending the American Revolutionary War. It also established much of the border with Canada. This page gives a concise overview of the agreement and is part...
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Unit Plan
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: The American Revolution (1750 1783)

For Students 9th - 10th
A unit picks up at the start of the French and Indian War and moves through the development of the new government of the United States. Find videos, slideshows, and primary sources.
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Identity During the American Revolution

For Students 11th - 12th
From a chapter on "America's War for Independence," this section of the chapter explains Loyalist and Patriot sentiments and identifies different groups that participated in the Revolutionary War.
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Article
Smithsonian Institution

Tween Tribune: Week of 8 8 16: Ship to Tell Story of the American Revolution

For Students 6th - 8th
Visitors to the birthplace of America can soon climb aboard a life-size Revolutionary era privateer ship, in the heart of Philadelphia's historic district. But the visitors will stay firmly planted on land.
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Handout
National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Defying British Rule

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this lesson, students will recognize how women served an important role during the American Revolution.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History Period 3: 1754 1800: The American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This Khan Academy resource provides video lessons, detailed notes, and practice questions for the AP U.S. History Exam. The years 1754-1800 are covered.
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Digital History

Digital History: Why Did the American Revolution Take Place?

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of several characteristics of American society and American people that led to the decision of overthrow the aristocratic rule of Great Britain.
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University of Groningen

American History: Essays: American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Groningen provides a ten page essay on the nature of the American Revolution. Content includes a focus on events which led up to the revolution, and an analysis of the revolution itself.
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eBook
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: The American Revolution 1778 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of ongoing events of the Revolutionary War from 1778 to the war ending with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Includes a brief discussion on diplomacy, government and women of the Revolution.

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