Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The Early Republic
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read about the tremendous growing pains faced by the new republic of the United States from the presidency of George Washington up to the election of Thomas Jefferson. Find out about the domestic...
Library of Congress
Loc: British Lt. Gov. Henry Hamilton Surrendered
A brief description of the surrender of Lieutenant Henry Hamilton at Fort Sackville, Indiana. Includes a photo of the George Roger Clark statue and the actual articles of surrender from Henry Hamilton to George Roger Clark.
Curated OER
A Brief Profile of the Continental Army
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...
Curated OER
A Brief Profile of the Continental Army
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...
Curated OER
George Washington
This account of the American War of Independence looks at the war objectively, acknowledging that it was, in fact, both a civil war and a world war. The author begins with the prelude to the war, discusses the theater of war and the...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Johnny Tremain
Come and discover more about the novel, "Johnny Tremain," by Esther Forbes. This site features a discussion guide, writing prompt, vocabulary builder, extension activity and more.
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National Park Service: Now We Are at War
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.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook
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.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Colonial National Historical Park: Siege of Yorktown
This site provides a history of the Siege of Yorktown in 1781.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: The Philadelphia Campaign Brandywine
Learn about the people and events surrounding the Battle of Brandywine in this detailed account of Pennsylvania history. Included in this site are links to audio and pictorial images of this era.
PBS
Pbs Africans in America: The Boston Massacre
From its series entitled "Africans in America," PBS offers a comprehensive overview of the Boston Massacre from the viewpoint of the poor, the oppressed, and enslaved or free Africans. The article highlights how these individuals were...
Quia
Quia: Battles of the Revolution
Flashcards, matching, and concentration games test your knowledge of the battles of the Revolutionary War.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Paul Revere: (Spanish)
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)
Quia
Quia: Road to Revolution
Assess your knowledge of the Revolutionary War by putting these events in the correct chronological order before running out of attempts.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Lexington
Article on the Battle of Lexington provides facts and information about this conflict between the British and American forces that started the Revolutionary War.
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: Quiz on the Road to Revolution
Seventeen question multiple-choice exercise checks your understanding of the Revolutionary War.
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: Quiz on Important People on the Road to Revolution
Matching exercise is self-scored and checks your understanding of important people of the Revolutionary War.
Quia
Quia: The Road to Revolution
Score points by answering questions correctly in this Jeopardy like game that reviews key concepts pertaining to the Revolutionary War.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Cowpens
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place January 17, 1781, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a long-term victory for the American colonists.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Bennington
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place August 16, 1777, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in victory for the American Colonists.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Trenton
Learn about the Battle of Trenton the December 26, 1776 Revolutionary War battle between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in victory for the American colonists.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Concord
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place April 19, 1775, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a victory for the American colonists.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Princeton
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place January 03, 1777, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a victory for the American colonists.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place May 10, 1775, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a victory for the American colonists.
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