Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Thomas Gage
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Thomas Gage, British leader and military commander in the early days of the American Revolution.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Patrick Henry
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Patrick Henry, famous patriot and one of the Founding Fathers of America.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Crispus Attucks
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Crispus Attucks, the first martyr of the American Revolution falling during the Boston Massacre.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: George Washington
Overview and biographical facts on the life of George Washington, first US President and leader of the Continental Army.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Boston Tea Party
Article on the 1773 Boston Tea Party details the events, cause, and effect.
Library of Congress
Loc: Nathanael Greene Was Born
A note on Nathanael Greene, a friend of George Washington's and a Revolutionary War hero.
Ducksters
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.
Other
Virtual Vermont: The Battle of Bennington (August 16, 1777)
Virtual Vermont provides an interesting account of the Battle of Bennington.
Curated OER
Bergen County Historical Society: General Von Steuben
A very in-depth biography on the life of General Baron von Steuben and his involvement in the Revolutionary War. Scroll down to read about the training he provided to the troops at Valley Forge.
Curated OER
Eye Witness to History: Battle at Lexington Green, 1775
This first-person, eye-witness account discusses the Battle at Lexington Green was the beginning of the Revolutionary War and the "Shot heard 'round the world." Read details about this famous battle.
Curated OER
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Timeline of American history as seen inCongressional documents, 1774-1873.