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Boston Tea Party Historical Society Timeline
Learn about the historic events that preceded the Boston Tea Party and ultimately led to this famous protest.
Quia
Quia: Key Events of the Revolutionary War
Put the Revolutionary war events in sequential order in this interactive activity.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress was the die cast into the river of Revolution. Read about the decisions made and the actions taken in preparation for declaring independence.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Period 3: 1754 1800: The American Revolution
This Khan Academy resource provides video lessons, detailed notes, and practice questions for the AP U.S. History Exam. The years 1754-1800 are covered.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Countdown to Revolution
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...
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Road to Revolution: 1763 1776
This set of sources focuses on a selection of events, legislation, and perspectives from both sides during this time period. The documents, images, and artifacts help the student-historian understand the process of going from loyal...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Picturing America: Wood: Midnight Ride of Paul Revere [Pdf]
Analysis of Grant Woods's take on Paul Revere's ride to Lexington and Concord.
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American Revolution: Revere Speaks
AmericanRevolution.org provides a text in which you can read about the famous ride of Paul Revere in his own words.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Buckman Tavern
The oldest of Lexington's inns (established c. 1690), local militiamen mustered here prior to the April 19, 1775 Battles of Lexington and Concord that began the American Revolutionary War.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Wright's Tavern
Wright's Tavern was used in October 1774 as the first meeting place of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress. In April 1775 it was the assembly point for Concord's Minutemen before the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Vicinity of Boston, 1775
A map of the vicinity of Boston in 1775 at the opening of the American Revolutionary War, showing Dorchester Heights, Boston, Charlestown, Bunker Hill, Lexington, and Concord.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Boston and Neighborhood, 1775
A sketch map of Boston and vicinity showing important sites in 1775 during the opening stages of the American Revolutionary War, including Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Jonathon Harrington
Jonathon Harrington, fatally wounded by a British musket ball, during the Battle of Lexington and Concord, managed to crawl back to his home, and died on his own doorstep.
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Schoolhouse Rock: Shot Heard Round the World
This site from Schoolhouse Rock provides lyrics to a song that tells the story of the first battle of the American war for independence from England. This song, The Shot Heard Round the World, is taken from the popular 1970s cartoon...
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