Curated OER
National Park Service: Weapons of War: Guilford Courthouse
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.
Black Past
Black Past: Salem, Peter (Ca. 1750 1816)
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Valley Forge
Kids learn about Valley Forge. The place where George Washington and the Continental Army spent the winter during the Revolutionary War.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: George Washington as Military Leader (Lesson Plan)
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.