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Digital History
Digital History: Historians on the Causes of the American Revolution [Pdf]
Read how the understanding of the causes of American Revolution has been portrayed over years by reading excerpts from writings of 19th and 20th century historians. The suggested student exercises are excellent and ask students to use...
Library of Congress
Loc: The Battle of Monmouth
Basic overview of the New Jersey battle during the American Revolutionary War, The Battle of Monmouth in 1778.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook
A rich Fordham University site of primary source material that include full-text, and multimedia sites. There are additional study and research guides such as Modern History in the Movies.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: After American Revolution: Free African Americans in the North
In this lesson plan, learners 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.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Argument of the Declaration of Independence
In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Argument of the Declaration of Independence." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Revolution Begins
Overview of the final events leading to military skirmishes between British soldiers and American militia leading to Second Continental Congress official declaration of war.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Franco American Alliance
Overview of the alliance between the French and Americans and the ensuing European conflict during the American Revolutionary War.
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.
Digital History
Digital History: Why Did the Colonists Rebel and the British Resist?
An interesting look at the make-up of Americans who supported separation from Great Britain, and some explanation of the push-back by Great Britain.
Digital History
Digital History: The Revolutionary War
An overview of the military encounters in the Revolutionary War. Read about the lows and highs of the Continental Army, and the eventual defeat of the British.
Digital History
Digital History: How Were the Colonies Able to Win Independence?
A discussion of the several reasons the American colonies were able to defeat the head of the British Empire and become an independent country. See also a very brief description of how the Continental Congress paid for the war.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Colonial Broadsides and the American Revolution
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Colonial Broadsides and the American Revolution." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Colonial Broadsides: A Student Created Play
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Colonial Broadsides: A Student-Created Play." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Native Americans' Role in American Revolution: Choosing Sides
In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Native Americans' Role in the American Revolution: Choosing Sides." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Price of Freedom: Regimental Uniform Coat
A photograph of the regimental uniform coat of an officer in the Continental Army. Includes a description of this particular coat and gives information about where the uniforms were manufactured.
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Images of the American Revolution
The National Archives and Records Administration provides a lesson plan on the American Revolution. Content includes excellent historical background, as well as several primary source documents, pictures, and engravings detailing various...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Price of Freedom: George Washington's Uniform
View a photo and read a brief description of George Washington's uniform. Also includes an explanation of Washington's attention to the symbol of the uniform. Displayed in the National Museum of American History.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Spy Techniques of the Revolutionary War: Culper Code Book
Using a primary source and transcript students decipher and create historically-accurate spy communications like those used by George Washington and the Culper Spy ring in the American Revolutionary War.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Interactive Map of the Battle of Trenton
Young scholars track the action of the Battle of Trenton while increasing their reading and map skills of historic events by using this interactive made by George Washington's Mount Vernon.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Nathanael Green (1742 1786)
General Nathanael Greene was commander of the Southern Department of the Continental army and a respected leader that helped America win the Revolutionary War. Here you can read about his early life, military career, the Southern...
The History Place
The History Place: American Revolution: An Unlikely Victory
This History Place timeline briefly identifies over 100 events of the American Revolution between January 1, 1777 and December 31, 1783. In addition, there are many links to other pages which expand on the events and people mentioned in...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: George, George and the American Revolution
In this instructional activity students will analyze text in order to decipher characteristics of King George III and George Washington.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: The Philadelphia Campaign the Battle of Trenton
Examine the people and events surrounding the Battle of Trenton in this detailed account of Pennsylvania history. Included in this site are links to audio and pictorial images of this era.
The History Place
The History Place: The Declaration of Independence
This site from The History Place provides both relevant pictures and the full text of the Declaration of Independence. An audio version is also available. Click on "American Revolution Main Index Page" for information on the war itself.