Curated OER
National Park Service: Saratoga Nhp: Story of the Battles
This site from the National Park Service gives information on the Campaign of 1777 and Battles of Saratoga. Hyperlinks to pictures and brief explanations of the pictures. A great site.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War
This article on the American Revolutionary War looks at its causes, the phases of the war, naval warfare, the involvement of other countries, the Treaty of Paris, the different groups of combatants, and the impact of the war.
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Nps: Battles in the South, 1778 1781 [Pdf]
A great map showing the battles fought in the South in the Revolutionary War. From the National Park Service.
The History Place
The History Place: American Revolution: Conflict and Revolution
This site from The History Place presents a detailed timeline of events of the early years of the Revolutionary War.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Carpenters' Hall
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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The Chronicles: Revolutionary Events in New York and the Colonies 1775 to 1783
A timeline with key important political and military events primarily in New York in the American Revolution from 1775 to 1783.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Battle of Bunker Hill
Explore the Battle of Bunker Hill a major battle of the American Revolutionary War on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Battles of Saratoga
Kids learn about the Battles of Saratoga at Freeman's Farm and Bemis Heights. Major event in the American Revolutionary War. Includes quiz and audio recording of text.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Battle of Lexington and Concord
On this site, study the Battle of Lexington and Concord which was a major event in the American Revolutionary War.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Battle of Yorktown
Kids learn about the Battle of Yorktown major event ending the American Revolutionary War on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Fort Ticonderoga
Kids learn about the battles at Fort Ticonderoga during the Revolutionary War including the Green Mountain Boys and General John Burgoyne.
Other
British Battles: The Battle of Yorktown 1781
The British called the Americans rebels! But in the end, had to surrender to them. Read the exciting account, complete with artwork and facts, of this famous battle that led to the independence of the American states.
Other
Sccc: The Battle of Saratoga
A summary of the events at the Battle of Saratoga, New York in the fall of 1777 ending with the surrender of the British forces under General Burgoyne. Be sure to click on the topics to the left to get more information.
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Vox: 37 Maps That Explain the American Civil War
April 1865 was a momentous month in American history. On April 9, the Confederate army under Robert E. Lee surrendered to the Union forces of Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the Civil War. Then on April 14, the victorious President...
Curated OER
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.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: The Philadelphia Campaign the Battle of Trenton
Examine the people and events surrounding the Battle of Trenton in this detailed account of Pennsylvania history. Included in this site are links to audio and pictorial images of this era.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Defeats and Victories
Although the Americans suffered severe setbacks for months after independence was declared, their tenacity and perseverance eventually paid off. During August 1776, in the Battle of Long Island in New York, Washington's position became...
Library of Congress
Loc: The Battle of Monmouth
Basic overview of the New Jersey battle during the American Revolutionary War, The Battle of Monmouth in 1778.
Other
Battle of Camden Project: Battle in Perspective
The Battle of Camden Project provides links to personal accounts, maps, timelines, much historical documentation and narratives about the Battle of Camden in 1780.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Boston National Park: The Battle of Bunker Hill
"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" Learn about this famous quotation and the battle that ensued. Includes a picture of the Bunker Hill Monument.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Interactive Map of the Battle of Trenton
Students track the action of the Battle of Trenton while increasing their reading and map skills of historic events by using this interactive made by George Washington's Mount Vernon.
Massachusetts Historical Society
Massachusetts Historical Society: The Battle of Bunker Hill: Biographies Mercy Otis Warren
These biographies includes a very short bio on Warren (1748-1814 CE), a spirited female author who published a three-volume history of the American Revolution.
Digital History
Digital History: The Texas Revolution
Why would American citizens emigrate to Spanish-held, and later Mexican-held Texas? Read about the reasons, their grievances against their Mexican rulers, and the eventual revolution that brought independence to Texas.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The Gate to Quebec
A detailed description of the Battle of Quebec. It has names, places, and numbers to explain how and why the British won. It ends with a brief description of the terms for the French in the Treaty of Paris.