Library of Virginia
Virginia Memory: Identifying Three Major Turning Points in Virginia
In this lesson, students examine how the Battle of Great Bridge, Jack Jouett's ride, and the Battle of Yorktown aided in turning the tables on the British during the War for Independence.
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...
Curated OER
Eye Witness to History: Battle at Lexington Green, 1775
This first-person, eye-witness account discusses the Battle at Lexington Green was the beginning of the Revolutionary War and the "Shot heard 'round the world." Read details about this famous battle.
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Crossing the Delaware
Kids learn about the Crossing of the Delaware which was a major turning point in the Revolutionary War. Take a quiz at the end to see what you learned?
Library of Congress
Loc: Nathanael Greene Was Born
A note on Nathanael Greene, a friend of George Washington's and a Revolutionary War hero.
Other
John Hamill: Yorktown
Revolutionary War enthusiast, John Hamill, presents pictures with descriptions of the terrain where the siege of Yorktown took place.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Kings Mountain National Park
The National Park Service offers a brief description of the Battle of King's Mountain fought near Blacksburg, SC.
Other
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.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The British Move South
With the French now involved, the British stepped up their efforts in the southern colonies since they felt that most Southerners were Loyalists. A campaign began in late 1778, with the capture of Savannah, Georgia. Shortly thereafter,...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Bunker Hill
Read about the Battle of Bunker Hill, which really took place at Breed's Hill, and find out why it was such a stunning victory for the Americans even though they lost the battle.
Other
West Point: The American Revolution
A series of strategic maps, including battlegrounds, camp areas, sieges, and other key events of the American Revolution. In addition, students and teachers will find PowerPoint presentations on battles and campaigns of the American...
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...
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.
Read Works
Read Works: The Old Stone House
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support elementary students' reading comprehension, historical information is provided. The significance of "The Old Stone House" during the Battle of Brooklyn in the American Revolution is...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Lexington and Concord
AN overview of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Battle of Long Island, 1776
A plan of the Battle of Long Island (August 27, 1776), also known as the Battle of Brooklyn, fought between the British army under General Howe and the Americans under George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. The map...
Curated OER
Etc: Battle of Long Island, 1775 1776
A plan of the Battle of Long Island (August 27, 1776), also known as the Battle of Brooklyn, fought between the British army under General Howe and the Americans under George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. The map...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Plan of the Battle at Springfield, 1780
A map of the vicinity of Springfield, New Jersey, showing the battle site during the American Revolutionary War (June 23, 1780). "The stream with branches, and running in a southerly direction, is the Rahway River; (a) is the house of...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Battle of Freemans Farm, 1777
A plan of the Battle of Freeman's Farm (September 19, 1777), also known as the First Saratoga, fought between the British army under John Burgoyne and the Americans under Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold during the American...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Battles of Trenton and Princeton, December 1776 and January 1777
A map showing the battle sites of Trenton and Princeton during the Revolutionary War.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Guildford Court House, 1781
A plan of the Battle of Guildford Courthouse on March 15, 1781 during the American Revolutionary War showing the positions of the British and American armies.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Ri: Site of Battle of Rhode Island
Site of the 1778 Battle of Rhode Island, a successful defense of Aquidneck Island by British forces in the American Revolutionary War.
Curated OER
Etc: The War in the South, 1780 1781
A map of the southern campaigns (1780-1781) during the American Revolutionary War, keyed to show the movements by both American and British forces. The map shows major cities, towns, forts, and significant battle sites of the war.