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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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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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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Stamp Act

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has the brief history and background of the Stamp Act of 1765 provided for by the University of Groningen.
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Article
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: William Blackstone (1723 1780)

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough biography of Sir William Blackstone. Blackstone is a recognized lawyer born in England and played an integral part of the development of the common law legal system in the United States during the Revolutionary War, and the...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Our New Nation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
After studying the American Revolutionary War, young scholars learn about the founding of the United States of America. Pretending to be the founding fathers, students will divide into small groups to create and design their own nation...
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Battle of Monmouth

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic overview of the New Jersey battle during the American Revolutionary War, The Battle of Monmouth in 1778.
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Website
Contemplator

Contemplator.com: Johnny's Gone for a Soldier, Version 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers three versions of the song, "Johnny's Gone for a Soldier." This song was popular during the American Revolutionary War.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "The First Flag" by Barbara Radner

For Students 4th - 6th
The folk tale that a woman named Betsy Ross was the creator is still popular among Americans. In this short story, the possible events of Betsy Ross' creation of the first American flag are narrated from the perspective of a fellow...
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Other

Biographies: Thomas Paine

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed biography of the American revolutionary writer and thinker Thomas Paine. Includes discussion of the influence of his writing on international affairs.
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Read Works

Read Works: An Improbable French Leader in America

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about Marquis de Lafayette, a French leader during the American Revolutionary War. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
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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Ohio State University

Osu History Teaching Institute: The American Revolution and the Enlightenment

For Teachers 9th
Through this activity, 9th graders will delve into some of the revolutionary documents and consider the ideas of "authority" and "power" from the perspectives of those who had such a great stake in America's revolutionary struggle.
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Website
Other

Oin: 1777: Oneidas & the Birth of the American Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of the role the Oneida Indian Nation played in the American Revolution.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: First Bank of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes how Alexander Hamilton established the First Bank in 1791 to handle the massive Revolutionary war debt and to create a standard form of currency.
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Article
Other

Revolutionary War Archives: Haym Salomon: Indispensable Financial Genius

For Students 9th - 10th
Great financial broker and spy, this biography of Haym Salomon introduces his contributions during the development of a new nation in the eighteenth century.
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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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Activity
The Newberry Library

Newberry Library: Historic Maps: Revolutionary Boston: Old North Church

For Students 9th - 10th
"One if by land, two if by sea." This famous quote was the direction Sexton Robert Newman was to follow by shining a lantern from the Old North Church steeple to warn the patriots that the British were coming. The church is the oldest in...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Thomas Paine: Writer and Revolutionary

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
By watching a biographical video and engaging in two primary source activities, students will encounter the ideas, writings, and impact of Thomas Paine.
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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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Other

A Brief Profile of the Continental Army

For Students 9th - 10th
Basically an on-line booklet that profiles the Continental Army of the Revolutionary War. An Introduction is provided along with the structure and components of the army. The armies of 1775 through 1784 are detailed as well as the...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Taxation Without Representation?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Check out this informative site to learn more about life in the colonies before the Revolutionary War. Find out why the colonists had issues with "taxation without representation." "You will work independently and in pairs to learn about...
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: The Battle of Guilford Courthouse

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Americans fought like demons," a quote from Cornwallis on the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Find historical highlights and biographical notes on Nathanael Greene and Lord Cornwallis.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: South Carolina Revolutionary War Heroes

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart covers Revolutionary War heroes Thomas Sumter, Andrew Pickens, and Francis Marion.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Daily Life During the Revolutionary War

For Students 4th - 6th
Kids learn about daily life during the Revolutionary War including homes, clothes, food, school, and other fun facts. Take a quiz at the end to see what you learned!

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