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Library of Congress

Loc: American Revolution and Its Era: Maps & Charts

For Students 9th - 10th
A few maps and some good text on the topography and its importance during both the American Revolution and the French and Indian War.
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Website
Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: The Struggle Between France and Britain for North America

For Students 6th - 8th
Although France and England were fighting in Europe, wars spilled over into North America too before the French and Indian Wars.
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Handout
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: America's Place in the Global Struggle

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about how a fight for global domination between France and England resulted in the Seven Years' War, including the French and Indian War. See how the wars brought about great debts and strange alliances.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Royal Proclamation of 1763

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the complete text of the Royal Proclamation of 1763 issued by King George III following the British victory over France in the French and Indian Wars.
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Website
University of California

Ucla: Manas: British India

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the British presence in India, 1600-1947, from university professor Vinay Lal. Includes links to related topics, such as the British East India Company, and to biographical details of many key figures from this period in...
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Raid of Deerfield

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover facts about the raid at Deerfield, Massachusetts. This feature describes the attach of the colony, as well as the ally relationship between the French and Native Americans. Provides three pages of information, as well as an...
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Website
Other

Kickapoo History

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough look at the history and culture of the Kickapoo Indians from Pre-Columbian times to 1900.
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Website
Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: Treaty of Paris

For Students 5th - 8th
In this article you will find a brief description of the Treaty of Paris that ended the Seven Years' War and gave all French land in North America to England.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of the u.s. Independence Webisode 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Webisode 1-Independence. The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments.Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
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Activity
University of Groningen

American History: Essays: Western Migration Towards the Interior

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an essay discussing the migration of American colonists into the Ohio River Valley and the impact on the Native Americans living in the area.
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Article
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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Unit Plan
Other

The Road to Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site for a 14-day United States History unit on the events leading up to the American Revolution. The point of this unit is to help students form an understanding of events by using multiple primary accounts (teaching...
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Handout
Other

The History of Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
A nicely organized, detailed history of the state of Maine.
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Website
Other

Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: George Washington: Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you need to know about this life of George Washington is included on this site. This comprehensive site allows you to read short summaries of different events in Washington's life. Click the links following the descriptions...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: French Posts and Forts in Louisiana and New France, 1754

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of North America showing the French posts and forts at the beginning of the French and Indian War (1754) between the French and the British. The map is color-coded to show the territorial claims of the British, French, and Spanish...
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Curated OER

Etc: French Expansion and British Conquests in North America , 1700 1763

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of eastern North America showing the British and French territorial expansion in the region between 1700 and the end of the French and Indian War in 1763. The map shows the principal stages in the acquisition of Eastern North...
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Website
Other

Historical Narratives of Canada: Pontiac

For Students 9th - 10th
A historical narrative of Pontiac's rebellion. Discusses how he was an ally with the French and how he believed he would not get the land promised when the British won the French and Indian War.
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Activity
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Colonial Period of American History

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information about the colonial period of American History. Includes information about New England, colonies, government, people, The French and Indian War, and the Salem Witch Trials.
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Article
Other

Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: The Journal of Major George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing the historical importance of George Washington's account of his travels in the Ohio region with the Virginia militia between October 1753 and January 1754. This was just prior to the French and Indian War.
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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
CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: Native American History

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of 27 Grade-Leveled texts (4-12) on the topic Native American History. Before European settlers came to North America, millions of native people lived in many unique societies. Explore the history of Native Americans...
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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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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Royal Proclamation of 1763

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the cause and effects of the Proclamation of 1763 along with the original text itself.
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Curated OER

Etc: The Disputed Territory French and Indian War, 1754 1763

For Students 9th - 10th
The disputed territory of the United States.

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