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Primary
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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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Lord Dunmore's Ethiopian Regiment

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interesting encyclopedia article, you learn about Lord Dunmore's Ethiopian Regiment, a group of slaves who fought along side the British against the Continental Army.
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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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Article
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: American Revolution: Free Labor in the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay on the make-up of the Continental Army. Soldiers came from the craftsman and laborer class. Read about the effect of their fight on the "American Revolution."
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Primary
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Army and the New Look

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the following topics: Massive Retaliation and the New Look, "The NATO Build-up," "Continental Defense," "The Missile Era," "Challenges and Responses," "The Military Budget," "Defense Reorganization," "The Dual...
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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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Activity
Other

Colorado College: African Americans in Early American Military History

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes African American's military role in American Revolution.
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Handout
University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania Archives & Records: Thomas Mifflin (1744 1800)

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biographical sketch of Mifflin that provides details about his life and his relationship with the University of Pennsylvania.
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Interactive
A&E Television

History.com: American Presidents: George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has George Washington's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and video clips.
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Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Revolutionary War Turning Points: Saratoga and Valley Forge

For Students 9th - 10th
The resources here, including letters, lithographs, official documents, and maps, document the Revolutionary War battles of Saratoga and Valley Forge.

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