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Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Causes of the American Revolution: Trouble in Boston [Pdf]
In this instructional activity, 5th graders look at ideas and British policies that contributed to the outbreak of the American Revolution. Includes background information for the teacher. Students explore ideas that were circulating in...
A&E Television
History.com: How the South Helped Win the American Revolution
British commanders attempted to reverse their floundering fortunes by launching a campaign in the South. There the British would find not just crops such as tobacco, rice and indigo that were vital to their economy, but stronger Loyalist...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: After American Revolution: Free African Americans in the North
In this lesson plan, students will consider "After the American Revolution: Free African Americans in the North." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Tom Richey
Tom richey.net: Legacies of the American Revolution [Ppt]
Presents key ideas for examining the impact of the American Revolution on social class, religious freedom, slavery, the status of women, government, etc.
A&E Television
History.com: The Patriot Financier Who Bankrolled the Revolutionary War
A brash, self-made millionaire helped fund the fight for independence, but after the war, he ended up in debtor's prison. Without Robert Morris, the American Revolution may have been crushed under a mountain of debt and disarray. The...
Other
The cajuns.com: General Bernardo Galvez in the American Revolution
Have you ever heard of Galveston, Texas? The city is actually named after Spanish governor General Bernardo Galvez. Although not widely known, Galvez's efforts on behalf of the war changed the course of the American Revolution. Also not...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: American Revolution Lesson: The Regulars Are Coming!
In this lesson, students will review information about Paul Revere and the American Revolution. Students will also determine facts and opinions about the American Revolution. After viewing primary sources, students will complete a...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: American Independence
Part of Fordham University's Internet Modern History Sourcebook, this site gives historical background and extensive web resources on American Independence.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 445: An American Revolution
After the American Revolution, creativity began to flourish as writers and Romantic poets inspired the nation to re-invent itself. That public sensibility is briefly described in this article, which is a transcript of a radio broadcast.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The Iron Horse: After the Celebration
From a lengthy essay on the history of the railroad in the United States. This section describes the financial woes of Union Pacific after the railroad was completed, and what the government did to recoup some of its loans. Also...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Gettysburg Address" by President Abraham Lincoln
This speech was given in 1863 after the Union and Confederate armies had been at war for more than three years and several hundred thousand Americans had already died. Thousands of Union soldiers died at the Battle of Gettysburg alone. A...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Countdown to Revolution
Begins with a description of the British system of mercantilism that was imposed on the American colonies along with the taxes levied through the Stamp Act and the Sugar Act. The Americans complained that it was taxation without...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: Profits & Commodities of the China Trade [Pdf]
After the American Revolution, Americans believed there were great profits to be made in the China trade. The successful voyage of the Pearl, which returned to Boston in 1810, demonstrated the kinds of profits that could be made.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Defeats and Victories
Although the Americans suffered severe setbacks for months after independence was declared, their tenacity and perseverance eventually paid off. During August 1776, in the Battle of Long Island in New York, Washington's position became...
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Society After the Louisiana Purchase
Essay outlines events before and after the Louisiana Purchase from Jefferson convincing the French to cede New Orleans in 1803, to the expedition of Lewis and Clark in 1804.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The War of 1812
This Khan Academy resource provides information about the War of 1812, including the surround issues before and after the fighting of it.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Democratic Origins Introduction
The hard-fought American Revolution against Britain (1775-1783) was the first modern war of liberation against a colonial power. The triumph of American independence seemed to many at the time a divine sign that America and her people...
PBS
Pbs: Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life: Franklin's Worldly Ways
Learn about the roles Benjamin Franklin played before, during, and after the American Revolution in furthering America's diplomatic interests.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: A New Colonial System
Although some believe that the history of the American Revolution began long before the first shots were fired in 1775, England and America did not begin an overt parting of the ways until 1763, more than a century and a half after the...
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: The Canandaigua Treaty of 1794
Read the complete text of the Canandaigua Treaty signed by President Washington and the tribes of the Six Nations after the Revolutionary War; it was a treaty of peace and friendship and established land rights.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Declaration of Independence (1776)
The Our Documents group provides a look at the original, signed Declaration of Independence as well as a print version distributed soon after the original was signed. View and learn about the document and its history. RI.9-10.9 US Documents
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Impact of Dred Scott: The Road to Civil War
After the Dred Scott decision by the US Supreme Court, the friction between the North and South over slavery escalated, and the North began to fear that they might not be able to prevent slavery from spreading into their states. The Dred...
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Letters of Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Pendleton
In this letter, which he wrote shortly after the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson describes to Edmund Pendleton how to set up the Virginia Legislature.
Other
As I Please: Unfurling the Flags of John Paul Jones
An essay on John Paul Jones and a history of the American flags he flew on his ships. The essay was written shortly after Sept. 11, 2001.