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Curated OER

National Park Service: Weapons of War: Guilford Courthouse

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page emphasizing the different weapons and tactics used by the opposing armies during the Revolutionary War. You will find brief descriptions and photos of different weapons.
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Salem, Peter (Ca. 1750 1816)

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia entry telling about Peter Salem, a slave who fought in the Revolutionary War and reportedly fired the shot that killed Major Pitcairn at Bunker Hill.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Valley Forge

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Valley Forge. The place where George Washington and the Continental Army spent the winter during the Revolutionary War.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: George Washington as Military Leader (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about George Washington's role as a military leader in this instructional activity that asks students to evaluate issues relating to military power, Washington's use of strategic retreat, and his leadership in the American Revolution.

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