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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The American Revolution: First Phase

For Students 9th - 10th
A military history of the first years of the Revolutionary War from Lexington and Concord to the Battle of Trenton. Included is information about the problems of maintaining the Continental Army and problems for the British Army.
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Article
Other

Indians and the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay on the Native American role in the American Revolution.
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Website
Other

American Revolution Art Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to the art of the American Revolution. Art in the gallery (main page) will lead you to further information.
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Website
Other

British Battles:the War of the Revolution 1775 to 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers an account of the battles and people who fought during the American Revolution. Presents the war through the battles fought and provides maps, casualties, equipment and paintings.
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Article
CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Road to American Independence" by Jessica Mc Birney

For Students 9th - 10th
This informational text recounts America's road to independence, starting from the beginning of English colonization in North America and ending with the final battle of the American Revolution. A specific purpose for reading and...
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eBook
Other

American Revolution: A Naval History of the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This online reproduction of the original 1913 text by Gardner W. Allen is organized chronologically beginning in 1775 and ending with 1783. An appendix includes source citations, a list of vessels, officers, privateers and other...
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Unit Plan
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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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The American Revolution

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief overview of the battles and their individual and collective importance in the Revolutionary War. Find out about the battle that turned the tide and brought about needed French assistance.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Online/the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Information packed game that takes you on a journey through the lead-up to the Revolutionary War, the Revolutionary War itself, and beyond to the Bill of Rights. Hyperlinks to other articles in this great site.
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Activity
PBS

Pbs: Timeline of the Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline beginning at the ascension of King George of England in 1760 and ending at the passing of the US Bill of Rights, is brief but informative. A Revolutionary War game, as well as other educational sites are available.
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Website
History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Battles of the Revolution (Part 1)

For Students 9th - 10th
From 1775-1777 discover the early battles of the American Revolution. Find photos and details of each of the significant battles.
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Website
History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Battles (Part 2)

For Students 9th - 10th
Continue the discovery of significant battles of the American Revolution. This part will cover battles from 1778-1781.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Countdown to Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Begins with a description of the British system of mercantilism that was imposed on the American colonies along with the taxes levied through the Stamp Act and the Sugar Act. The Americans complained that it was taxation without...
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Lesson Plan
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: America in Class: Lexington and Concord: Tipping Point of Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson where students examine primary texts from 1775 and 1776 to explore the impact of the Battles of Lexington and Concord on people's attitudes towards the British. Up to that point, protests against the British had not been violent,...
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: The Early Years of the Revolution

For Students 11th - 12th
Section from a textbook style book explains the British and American strategies of 1776 through 1778 and identifies the key battles of the early years of the Revolution.
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Lesson Plan
Stanford University

Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Battle of Lexington

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learners solve a problem surrounding a historical question by reading primary source documents. This historical inquiry lesson allows students to practice sourcing, corroboration, and contextualization...
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Quia

Quia: Battles of the American Revolution

For Students 3rd - 8th
Play these three games to see what you know about the battles of the American Revolution by matching a description with the correct battle.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids History: American Revolution

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the American Revolution on this website. Learn how it started, battles fought, timeline, and major events.
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Article
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: America Revolution: The First Rhode Island Regiment

For Students 9th - 10th
Information not only about the First Rhode Island Regiment, a group made up almost entirely of freed slaves, but also a look at the change in the attitude of enlisting African Americans into the Continental Army as the Revolutionary War...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: From Tyranny to Freedom

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this lesson students will have the opportunity to research famous battles of the American Revolution and document these battles in a timeline, which they will construct. Students will also create a slideshow presentation about the...
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Interactive Map of the Battle of Trenton

For Students 9th - 10th
Track the action of the American Revolution's Battle of Trent whose events illustrate the life of a Revolutionary War soldier, the tactics used to beat British forces, and the heroics of American leaders like George Washington and James...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Revolution Webisode 2

For Students 9th - 10th
Webisode 2 - Revolution. 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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Article
War Times Journal

War Times Journal: The Battle of the Brandywine

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed article on the Battle of the Brandywine on September 11, 1777, that describes the military strategy and players in both the British and American armies. Be sure to click on the map that shows how the troops were drawn up.
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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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