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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Portrait of George Washington

For Students K - 1st
Historical information on famous painting of George Washington by Pearle, with interactive features to click and learn meaning behind items in the portrait and links to an in-depth history of the painting as well as virtual visit to the...
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: The Bill of Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a close look at the United States Bill of Rights, the ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. It was written a long time ago-1791. Move your cursor over the picture below to see if you can read the rights given to American citizens.
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: War and Upheaval

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the trajectory of the Revolutionary War through this synopsis that is broken down into five themes. Read about the Declaration of Independence, the turning points of the war, other countries that supported the war, and how...
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Continuing Revolutions

For Students 9th - 10th
America was victorious in the Revolutionary War, but now faced a slew of problems while trying to set up our new nation. Study how we attempted to solve the problems of establishing a government, forming our economy, meeting the needs of...
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Nathanael Greene (1742 1786)

For Students 9th - 10th
Nathanael Greene was one of the most effective generals in the Revolutionary War despite having no formal military training. Follow his amazing accomplishments in the Revolutionary War and find out which inherent qualities made him such...
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Colonial Williamsburg: Christmas in Colonial Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed description of a typical Colonial Virginian Christmas celebration and how it differs from the modern Christmas.
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Colonial Williamsburg: The Randolphs

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Randolphs, a wealthy family of influence in Colonial America.
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Colonial Williamsburg: George Washington in Williamsburg

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores George Washington's visits to the city of Williamsburg, Virginia. Content includes information on whom he visited, as well as personal elements of his life.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Merchant Match Up

For Students 3rd - 8th
Match these Historic Area establishments with their appropriate signs.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Captain John Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about Captain John Smith, originally published in the "Colonial Williamsburg Journal." Provides a detailed look at the myth and the reality that surround Smith's life and writings. Contains extensive quotes and analysis from...
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Colonial Williamsburg: A Summary of the 1765 Stamp Act

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Colonial Williamsburg website, a great summary of the crisis caused by the British attempts to enforce the Stamp Act in the American colonies.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Religion and Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay discusses colonists who questioned the "Anglican establishment." It then explains how religion was used to convince colonists to support the war.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Signs of the Times

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Site challenges students to examine how goods were advertised, and sold in Colonial Times versus Today. Excellent hands-on activity.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Religion in Early Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
This examination of religion in Virginia gives you an idea of where Anglicanism fit into colonial life there.
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Colonial Social Classes

For Students 4th - 6th
There were many different types of people who lived in the colonies from slaves to wealthy landowners. To understand the social classes in colonies, this site offers simple explanations of each group and offers multiple resources for...
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Colonial Williamsburg: To Live Like a Slave

For Students 9th - 10th
A great article written by a modern African American woman who reenacted her ancestor's life of slavery. Pictures and great insight into the life of a slave.
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Colonial Williamsburg: History: Kids: Declaration of Independence

For Students K - 1st
Site in which students can zoom in on the actual Declaration of Independence document.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical note on Patrick Henry, the lawyer, patriot, orator, and symbol of the American struggle for liberty and self-government during the American Revolution.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides biographical information about American lawyer, patriot and orator, Patrick Henry. At the bottom of the page, you will also find a link to the text of Henry's famous "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech.
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Colonial Williamsburg: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes a look at George Washington, and the role he played in dertermining the future of the colonies. Content includes a biography, the time he spent in Williamsburg, his two inaugural addresses, an excerpt from a children's...
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Pardon or Pillory

For Students 1st - 5th
Guess the letters in the words to save the colonist from the pillory. This play on hangman reviews historical vocabulary.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Apothecary Shop

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives you an idea of what you might find in a colonial Apothecary Shop. Don't know what that is? Even better, go visit the shop of Pasteur & Galt.
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Colonial Williamsburg: The Geddys Family of Tradesmen

For Students 6th - 8th
Links provide you with the story of one colonial silversmith's family. The occupation and impact on family is discussed.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial Reaction to Stamp Act

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan encourages students to analyze primary documents to understand the colonial reaction to Great Britain's tax legislation, specifically the Stamp Act of 1765.

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