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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Winfield Scott

For Students 9th - 10th
From the book, "Commanding Generals and Chiefs of Staff," by William Gardner Bell, this brief biography of Winfield Scott lists the dates of his many military accomplishments, including his successful capture of Mexico City, ending the...
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Primary
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The War of 1812

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the War of 1812, from U.S Army historians. This comprehensive site details the full scope of the war, examining its origins, the opposing sides, early campaigns, strategic intent, the course of the war during its second and...
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Article
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

History: Slavery: Prince Estabrook

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of Revolutionary War soldier Prince Estabrook and his time as a slave in the northern colonies.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: Over There: American Doughboys Go to War

For Students 9th - 10th
See how the American military ballooned in size in less than a year upon the American entrance in World War I. President Wilson tried to keep the U.S. out of war, but find out why that became impossible, and read about what a...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: The Military Career of Dwight David Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information regarding the military career of Dwight D. Eisenhower, as well as links to information on his presidency, commands, and various quotes.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: James Mc Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of James McHenry (1753-1816 CE), a delegate from Maryland to the Constitutional Convention. He also served as an aide to General Washington and later as his Secretary of War.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: William Blount

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides good biographical details on the life of William Blount, one of the delegates from North Carolina to the Constitutional Convention.
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Handout
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Richard Dobbs Spaight

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of this delegate from North Carolina to the Constitutional Convention. He was a strong federalist and helped with persuading North Carolina to endorse the new constitution. He later served as a Congressman.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Pierce Butler

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of this delegate from South Carolina to the Constitutional Convention. He later served as a Senator.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: John Blair

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of John Blair, a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Virginia. He later served as an associate justice on the Supreme Court.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Gunning Bedford, Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides good biographical details on Gunning Bedford, Jr. (1747-1812 CE). He was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Delaware.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Jacob Broom

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of Jacob Broom (1752-1810 CE). HE was one of the delegates from Delaware to the Constitutional convention.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: John Dickinson

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of John Dickinson (1732-1808 CE). He was one of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention from Delaware. He was a strong supporter of the new Constitution and as a result, Delaware became the first state to ratify...
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: George Read

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of George Read, one of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention from Delaware. He also served as a governor of the state of Delaware.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Abraham Baldwin

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice biography of Abraham Baldwin, one of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention from Georgia who later served both in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: William Few

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides background biographical information on William Few, one of the delegates from Georgia to the Constitutional Convention, and who later served as a United States Senator.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but detailed biography on this delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Maryland. He was a good friend of George Washington.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Daniel Carroll

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but good biography of this delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Maryland. He later served in Congress as a Representative from Maryland.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Nathaniel Gorham

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief but detailed biography of this delegate from Massachusetts to the Constitutional Convention. He also served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and for a time was its president.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Rufus King

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biographical sketch of Rufus King, one of the signers of the Constitution. He was a delegate from Massachusetts. He served in the Revolutionary war and was later a senator from New York.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Nicholas Gilman

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed article on the life of Nicholas Gilman, one of the delegates from New Hampshire to the Constitutional Convention. He later served as a Congressman and Senator.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: George Clymer

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of this delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Pennsylvania. He later served in the House of Representatives.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Thomas Fitzsimons

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice biography of this delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Pennsylvania. He served in the Revolutionary Army and later was a Congressman.
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eBook
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Jared Ingersoll

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography of this delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Pennsylvania. He was trained as a lawyer and later served as the Attorney General from Pennsylvania.

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