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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Andre

For Students 9th - 10th
Major John Andre was a British army officer hanged as a spy during the American Revolutionary War, related to Benedict Arnold's attempted surrender.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Lord Wolseley

For Students 9th - 10th
(1833- ) Commander in chief of the British army
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Jeffrey Amherst

For Students 9th - 10th
Field Marshal Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst of Montreal KB (sometimes spelled Geoffrey, or Jeffrey, he himself spelled his name as Jeffery) (January 29, 1717 - August 3, 1797) served as an officer in the British Army and as...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Smallwood

For Students 9th - 10th
(1732-1792) Served with the British army during the French and Indian War. He led troops in the American Revolutionary War.
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Sinn Fein: Irish Republican Party

For Students 9th - 10th
The political arm of the Irish Republican Army (IRA), which has made significant gains of peace and negotiation with Loyalist and British parties.
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Second Continental Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes events that led to the formation of the Second Continental Congress and ultimately American independence. Includes supporting original documents and great teacher resources.
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PBS

Pbs: Timeline of the Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline beginning at the ascension of King George of England in 1760 and ending at the passing of the US Bill of Rights, is brief but informative. A Revolutionary War game, as well as other educational sites are available.
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Military Science: Battle of Monmouth

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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The Korean War: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains in-depth information about the Korean War. Includes links to Korean War maps, a Korean War timeline, sites discussing the battles of the war, weapons used in the Korean War, and a photo documentary of the war.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Philadelphia Campaign the Battle of Brandywine

For Students 9th - 10th
A excellent and detailed depiction of the first battle of Philadelphia Campaign of 1777, with related links.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Victory and Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
In July 1780 France's Louis XVI had sent to America an expeditionary force of 6,000 men under the Comte Jean de Rochambeau. In addition, the French fleet harassed British shipping and prevented reinforcement and resupply of British...
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Charles Cornwallis

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Charles Cornwallis.
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Tennessee History For Kids

Tennessee History for Kids: Kings Mountain

For Students 4th - 8th
It was the most famous road trip and the most important victory in Tennessee history. During the American Revolution, a British commander named Patrick Ferguson led an army through South Carolina. Along the way, he sent a threatening...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The French Alliance

For Students 5th - 8th
The surrender of General Burgoynne at Saratoga gave the French the assurance that the Continental Army had a fighting chance to beat the British. Read about early French help and the formal agreements signed between France and America.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Portrait of Nathanael Greene

For Students 9th - 10th
Clear image of Nathanael Green with brief biographical information.
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The History Place

The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: Defeat in the Desert

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the battles and military maneuvers of the Allies and the Germans in North Africa during World War II, resulting in the Germans' loss of North Africa.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: The Battle of Cowpens

For Students 9th - 10th
Find an excellent description of this important "turning point" battle that led to the victory at Yorktown. Important terms and names of people and places are hyperlinked to the glossary for additional explanation.
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PBS

Pbs Liberty!: Benedict Arnold's Leg

For Students 9th - 10th
The PBS program "Liberty!" notes Saratoga National Historic Park's monument to Benedict Arnold's leg. A brief, partial biography of Benedict Arnold covers the significance behind the monument, as well as the events that followed Arnold's...
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Black Past

Black Past: Forten, James (1766 1842)

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia article about James Forten, a free black man, who fought in the Revolutionary War, and later became a supporter of abolition and suffrage.
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Other

Military Heritage: The Seven Years War

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection dedicated exclusively to the Seven Years War. The site offers links to articles about the war and both the French and British regiments, uniforms of the armies, and about individual battles themselves. Also provides...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The March to Germantown 1777

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from US History.org provides a brief description of the British capture of Philadelphia and The Continental Army's defeat at nearby Germantown, Pennsylvania.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Life as a Revolutionary War Soldier

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Life as a Revolutionary War Soldier including the Continentla army, the militia, and the British Red Coats.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: The Battle of Plassey

For Students 2nd - 8th
Overview of the Battle of Plassey and why it was important.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Bannockburn, June 20, 1314

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Battle of Bannockburn on June 20th, 1314 near Stirling, Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence. The battle, between the British grand feudal army under King Edward II and the Scottish army under King Robert...

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