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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Road to Revolution: 1763 1776

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of primary sources helps students explore the events that led up to the American Revolutionary War.
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Article
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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Other

Our American Revolution: The American Revolutionary Cities

For Students 9th - 10th
The major cities in colonial America played a huge role in preparing for the Revolutionary War, both in terms of ways of governing and philosophy. Read about Philadelphia, Williamsburg, New York, and Boston and the events in those cities...
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Revolutionary Changes and Limitations: Slavery

For Students 5th - 8th
See how the conflicting ideas of land ownership and person ownership flew in the face of the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the ideals of the Revolutionary War.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Farmers & the Civil War in Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which describes the plight of the farmers in Colombia due to the Civil War. The writer also describes the government plan to fight the rebels (and drug lords), "Plan Colombia." The article is dated January 17, 2002.
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Website
Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Francisco Gomez' Last Letter

For Students 9th - 10th
Letter reported to have been written by Francisco Gomez, son of the Cuban Revolutionary leader Calixto Gomez at the time of his death.
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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: New England in Arms

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed explanation of the organization of British and Revolutionary forces at the start of the American Revolution.
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Lesson Plan
Library of Virginia

Virginia Memory: Identifying Three Major Turning Points in Virginia

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students examine how the Battle of Great Bridge, Jack Jouett's ride, and the Battle of Yorktown aided in turning the tables on the British during the War for Independence.
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Other

Boston Historical Society: Boston Massacre: Using Images and Documents [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A fantastic teacher resource tool for helping students understand the significance of the Boston Massacre as an event that propelled America into a war for independence with England.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: America's History in the Making: The New Nation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After the War of Independence, Americans were unable to agree on the form of their federal government. This unit explores how those conflicts played out as the new Republic defined its identity in relation to other nations.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Carpenters' Hall

For Students 9th - 10th
Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia served many vital functions before and during the American Revolution. Among these are the seat of the First Continental Congress, the site of the War Office, and the home of the first public lending...
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Website
Other

Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Military Science: Battle of Monmouth

For Students 9th - 10th
This page begins with a summary of the history behind the battle and goes on to discuss key events in detail with links to maps and leaders in the war along with the military strategy involved.
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Other

Journal of the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Free online history magazine publishes a collection of fun and educational articles dealing with American Revolution history, culture, politics and war. Suitable for both scholars and history enthusiasts alike.
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PBS

Pbs: Black Revolutionary Seamen

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS provides a description of black sailors who fought during American Revolution. Includes image.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Revolutionary Limits: Native Americans

For Students 5th - 8th
A good description of the actions and fate of the Native Americans who allied with the British to fight against the Americans. Find out that while the Native Americans had treaties with the British, they were not represented at the talks...
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Website
Other

War of 1812: Shawnee Chief Tecumseh

For Students 9th - 10th
This web page is interesting because of the links on the page, as well as the biographical information on the Shawnee leader Chief Tecumseh. The link to the Battle of the Thames, the conflict where Tecumseh died, and a sculpture of his...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Now We Are at War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A good look at the impact of geography in regard to the Battle of Bunker/Breed's Hill. Site offers a great lesson plan put together by a Park Ranger from the battleground park.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: American Rev War Operations in the West, 1775 1782

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Northwest Territory between the Allegheny Mountains and the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes to the Tennessee River showing the military operations and extent of settlement in the area during the American Revolutionary...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: American Rev War Campaigns in the North, 1775 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the region involved in major northern campaigns of the American Revolutionary War. The map shows cities, towns, and forts, rivers and terrain features, and is keyed to show British and American routes during the campaigns. An...
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Curated OER

Etc: American Rev War Campaigns in the South, 1775 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the portions of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia involved in major campaigns of the American Revolutionary War. The map shows cities, towns, and forts, rivers and terrain features, and is keyed to show...
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Quia

Quia: Battles of the Revolution

For Students 6th - 8th
Flashcards, matching, and concentration games test your knowledge of the battles of the Revolutionary War.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Why Morristown, Nj ?

For Students 9th - 10th
A site that tells of the importance of Morristown, NJ to Washington and his army as a winter encampment during the Revolutionary War.
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Website
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Paul Revere: (Spanish)

For Students 9th - 10th
Paul Revere was a great patriot on horseback, but he did much more than that in the Revolutionary War. This resource uses popups for the photos. (In Spanish)
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Raleigh Charter High School

Mrs. Newmark's Page: Matching Quiz on Events Leading to the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Matching exercise is self-scored and checks your understanding of important events of the Revolutionary War.

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