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American Revolution: A Naval History of the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This online reproduction of the original 1913 text by Gardner W. Allen is organized chronologically beginning in 1775 and ending with 1783. An appendix includes source citations, a list of vessels, officers, privateers and other...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: American Revolution: American Revolution as a Constitutional Controversy

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Humanities Center provides an essay on the issue, circumstances and explanations for the growing radicalism of the Colonists in the years leading up to the constitution.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: The American Revolution: Haym Salomon (Ca. 1740 1785)

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of Haym Salomon is critical to studying how the American side of the Revolutionary War was financed. His ability to manage and earn monies were his strong suit, although he was also recognized for bringing on many new members...
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Divining America: Religion and the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Humanities Center offers an article on religion and the Revolutionary War with suggestions for projects. It is full of information about how religion influenced people to support war.
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Boston Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a detailed overview of the events surrounding the Boston Massacre in 1770 and resulting trial. Includes a list of supporting documents and great resources for teachers.
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Battle of Bunker Hill

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed vivid description of the Battle of Bunker Hill with supporting original documents and great teacher resources.
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Lexington and Concord

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides vivid details of what really happened at Lexington and Concord through the use of original documents. Includes great teacher resources.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: American Revolution: Rediscovering Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on colonial attitudes toward Britain and their own political and cultural identity.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: American Revolution: Revolution and State Constitution Making

For Students 9th - 10th
A full-length essay on the formation of new state constitutions by the 13 newly independent states.
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Stamp Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides details surrounding the passage of another attempt by the British to tax the American colonies, the Stamp Act. Includes original supporting documents and great teacher resources.
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Sugar Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of the controversy surrounding Parliament's passage of the Sugar Act in 1764 to raise revenue and the American colonies reaction to it. Supported by original documents.
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PBS

Pbs Online/the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Information packed game that takes you on a journey through the lead-up to the Revolutionary War, the Revolutionary War itself, and beyond to the Bill of Rights. Hyperlinks to other articles in this great site.
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Mass. Historical Society: Coming of the American Revolution: Boston Tea Party

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover a detailed account of the dramatic protest known as "The Boston Tea Party", one of the key events that led to the Revolutionary War. Supported by primary source documents.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: American Revolution: Supply Problems Plague Continental Army

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the Continental Army's struggles with supply shortages throughout the Revolutionary War. Explains the reasons for the shortages, and includes some of George Washington's correspondence from the period.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: American Revolution: The Articles of Confederation and the Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
In a nutshell, you can find out the problems the new nation had under the Articles of Confederation and the process resulted in a new constitution.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The American Revolution: First Phase

For Students 9th - 10th
A military history of the first years of the Revolutionary War from Lexington and Concord to the Battle of Trenton. Included is information about the problems of maintaining the Continental Army and problems for the British Army.
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American Revolution: Military Journal of James Thacher m.d. From 1776 to 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
The original text of the "Military Journal, During The American Revolutionary War from 1776 to 1783" written by James Thacher on his observations of the events of the revolutionary period.
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US National Archives

Nara: Charters of Freedom: Slavery and American Revolution: Voices of Protest

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source material includes Quaker petition to Congress, October 4, 1783 and Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman, watercolor (reproduction) by Susan Anne Livingston Ridley Sedgwick, 1811. Brief informational text.
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Improvements in Transportation: Post American Revolution to Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
From the earliest days of European exploration, the land and waterways seemed to do their best to frustrate growth and movement in what was to become North Carolina. In its natural condition, the area was just not an easy place to get...
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Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Lessons on the American Revolution

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site provides lesson plans and unit ideas for teaching about the American Revolution. Look for suggestions about specific people or the Revolutionary War in general.
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The cajuns.com: General Bernardo Galvez in the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever heard of Galveston, Texas? The city is actually named after Spanish governor General Bernardo Galvez. Although not widely known, Galvez's efforts on behalf of the war changed the course of the American Revolution. Also not...
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Mexican Culture Preservation League: Galvez, Spain and American Revolution [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Spanish war effort during the American Revolution and how it helped change the course of the war. Spanish governor Bernando De Galvez also had a hand in the contribution, making him a hero.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: American Revolution: Free Labor in the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay on the make-up of the Continental Army. Soldiers came from the craftsman and laborer class. Read about the effect of their fight on the "American Revolution."
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: The American Revolution for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: American Revolution Quiz, Test, and WebQuest

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