Oswego City School District
Regents Prep: Us History: Immigration & Migration: Era of 'Old' Immigration
The earliest waves of settlers to the Americas, up through the first half of the 19th century, constitute the era of 'old' immigration. There are some distinctions between those settlers who came prior to the Revolutionary War and those...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Connecticut State History for Kids
Students can study the history and timeline of the state of Connecticut including early explorers, Native Americans, colonial settlers, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War on this site.
Digital History
Digital History: Who Were the Loyalists?
A very brief look at who the Loyalists were during the Revolutionary War, and what became of them when the war was over.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Delaware State History for Kids
A site exploring the history and timeline of the state of Delaware including early explorers, Native Americans, colonial settlers, and the Revolutionary War.
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Ducksters: Massachusetts State History for Kids
On this webpage, students learn about the history and timeline of the state of Massachusetts including early explorers, Native Americans, the Pilgrims, an English colony, and the Revolutionary War.
Digital History
Digital History: Antebellum Slavery
The ideals of liberty after the Revolutionary War brought freedom to many slaves. Read about why the institution of slavery rebounded after the introduction of the cotton gin.
Digital History
Digital History: The Critical Period: Introduction
The years immediately following the end of the Revolutionary War were fraught with problems both domestically and in foreign affairs. There were also accomplishments in the expansion of the economy. Read about the problems and why...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Historic Valley Forge: Who Served Here?: Aaron Burr
This brief biography of Aaron Burr from the Independence Hall Associaton focuses on his military career in the Revolutionary War as well as his political career and his duel with Alexander Hamilton.
The History Place
The History Place: The Vietnam War America Commits
This site from The History Place provides a lengthy timeline, accented with many quotations, explaining how America came to be directly involved in Vietnam. This is a great site to check out on the subject.
Digital History
Digital History: The Rise of the Dictators [Pdf]
Use this lesson plan to explore the economic and political conditions in Europe after World War I as a result of the Treaty of Versailles that led to the rise of dictators in several countries. Read about the rise of Lenin and Stalin in...
Digital History
Digital History: The Presidency of John Adams
John Adams, early revolutionary and founding father, became the second president of the United States, only to face difficult foreign policy problems. Read about the XYZ Affair and the Federalists' preparation for war with France.
Digital History
Digital History: American Revolution: Introduction
The American Revolution included so much more than just the War for Independence. Read about why it was the first modern revolution and discover the principles that the American revolutionaries were fighting for.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Revolution
The history of the American Revolution is the focus of this article. Divided into topics and time periods, it makes understanding this historical time easier for students for follow.
Other
Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Military Science: Battle of Monmouth
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.
Yale University
Yale University: Cambodian Genocide Program
A massive database of thousands of photos, records, biographical data, maps and documents pertaining to the genocide in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge. A heartbreaking record of this period of Cambodia's history.
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: Matching Quiz on Events Leading to the American Revolution
Matching exercise is self-scored and checks your understanding of important events of the Revolutionary War.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Battle of Lexington and Concord
On this site, study the Battle of Lexington and Concord which was a major event in the American Revolutionary War.
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Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Battle of Bunker Hill
Explore the Battle of Bunker Hill a major battle of the American Revolutionary War on this site.
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Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Fort Ticonderoga
Kids learn about the battles at Fort Ticonderoga during the Revolutionary War including the Green Mountain Boys and General John Burgoyne.
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Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Crossing the Delaware
Kids learn about the Crossing of the Delaware which was a major turning point in the Revolutionary War. Take a quiz at the end to see what you learned?
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Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Battles of Saratoga
Kids learn about the Battles of Saratoga at Freeman's Farm and Bemis Heights. Major event in the American Revolutionary War. Includes quiz and audio recording of text.
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: Quiz on the Road to Revolution
Seventeen question multiple-choice exercise checks your understanding of the Revolutionary War.
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: Quiz on Important People on the Road to Revolution
Matching exercise is self-scored and checks your understanding of important people of the Revolutionary War.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Glossary and Terms
Kids learn the Glossary and Terms from the Revolutionary War including patriot, loyalist, colony, volley, whig, tory, and more.