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Us flag.org: Francis Scott Key (1780 1843)
Who was Francis Scott Key? What did he write? You can find the answers to these two questions and much more by exploring this website.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Africa
This poem by Maya Angelou taps into the black pride movement during the twentieth century. This site gives an excellent analysis of the poem and its important themes.
Primary Games
Primary Games: u.s. Symbols Matching Game
Match important U.S. symbols, includes Statue of Liberty, flag, and monuments.
Library of Congress
Loc: Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention
This site provides a collection of material regarding the work of the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention. Content includes a focus on how the Revolutionary War was organized, fanning the flames of patriotism,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Lee
Henry Lee III (January 29, 1756-March 25, 1818) was an early American patriot who served as the Governor of Virginia and as the Virginia Representative to the United States Congress. During the American Revolution, Lee served as a...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Mifflin
An image of Thomas Mifflin, American patriot.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Paine
American patriot and writer Thomas Paine.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Admiral D'estaing
A French general who led a fleet to aid the American patriots, but failed in a few attacks.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Joseph Warren
Joseph Warren, an American patriot killed at Breed's Hill.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Patrick Henry
(1736-1799) American patriot
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Patrick Henry
(1736-1799) American patriot
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Patrick Henry
(1736-1799) American patriot
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Paul Revere
Silversmith, engraver, and American Patriot best known for warning the colonist's that 'The British are coming."
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Samuel Adams
(1722-1803) American patriot, governor of Massachusetts.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Rebecca Brewton
(--1815) American Patriot who helped troops in South Carolina during the Revolutionary War.
Black Past
Black Past: Lord Dunmore's Ethiopian Regiment
In this interesting encyclopedia article, you learn about Lord Dunmore's Ethiopian Regiment, a group of slaves who fought along side the British against the Continental Army.
Black Past
Black Past: Poor, Salem (1747 1780)
Read this encyclopedia entry that recounts the participation of Salem Poor, a freed black man, who served in the Revolutionary War.
Other
Earthly Pursuits: The War Garden Victorious
An ebook first published in 1919 and the definitive text on war gardens and gardening.
US National Archives
Internet Archive: Understanding 9/11: A Television News Archive
Watch minute by minute coverage of the events of 9/11 and the week following, from 20 television news agencies around the world. The site also offers analysis of the news coverage by several scholars. From the top navigation bar, choose...
A&E Television
History.com: The History of Veterans Day
Explore the history behind the annual holiday of Veterans Day which honors those who have served in the military during wartime. Links to related video clips are included.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
As the Revolutionary War begins, 13-year-old Isabel wages her own fight for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner, Isabel and her sister, Ruth, in a cruel twist of fate become the property of a malicious New York City...
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: The Battle of Maldon, or Byrhtnoth?s Death
This article, from the Cambridge History of English and American Literature, provides an overview of the patriotic poem, the Battle of Maldon.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Charles Carroll
Charles Carroll is primarily remembered today for his political leadership in Maryland during the Revolutionary era. A wealthy planter, Carroll became a major figure in the patriot movement in 1773 when he penned the First Citizen...
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: John Jay
John Jay epitomized the selfless leader of the American Revolution. Born to a prominent New York family, John Jay gained notoriety as a lawyer in his home state. He favored a moderate approach to Britain but joined his fellow Patriots...