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Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
Alexander Hamilton is perhaps the most misunderstood and under-appreciated of the Founders. A proponent of a strong national government with an "energetic executive," he is sometimes described as the godfather of modern big government....
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PBS

Classics for Kids: John Phillip Sousa

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of John Phillip Sousa (1854-1932 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Rwanda

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a broad country profile of the Central African nation of Rwanda, background details, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government,...
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Patrick Henry which focuses on his years as a lawyer and his involvement in the American Revolution. Content also includes a fact sheet on his life.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Lesson Plan: I Am American!

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson that helps learners understand the importance of the United States flag. Students discuss The Flag We Love by Pam Munoz Ryan and then work together to create a paper chain flag for display.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Lesson Plan: Freedom Quilt

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson that reinforces the state and national symbols students have learned. Students draw pictures of state and United States symbols and combine them to form a quilt.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Flag Day Celebrated

For Students 9th - 10th
Why do we celebrate Flag Day? Learn about the history of this holiday while also viewing historical images.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Veterans Day

For Students 3rd - 8th
We thank all the people who served our country in the military on Veterans Day. Do you know a veteran? The Library of Congress has pictures and facts to fill you in.
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Other

Aa Registry: Wentworth Cheswell, One of New Hampshire's Finest

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Wentworth Cheswell, a black American who contributed to the Revolutionary War and local politics. Cheswell is considered the first black American to be elected to a public office. Click on learn more for more information...
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Duke University

Ad* Access: Brief History of Ww Ii Advertising Campaigns

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Duke University tells of the massive advertising campaign that the United States launched to help finance the war.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: John Philip Sousa

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about John Philip Sousa.
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Maine Historical Society

Maine Memory Network: Exhibit: A Day for Remembering

For Students 9th - 10th
Using historically significant documents and images the celebration of Memorial Day is traced from the late 1800s on.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Historic Valley Forge: Major General Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of Alexander Hamilton containing information on his military service during the American Revolution as well as his later life in politics.
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Other

Indians and the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay on the Native American role in the American Revolution.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Crafts for Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
Choose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.
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Black Past

Black Past: Poor, Salem (1747 1780)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this encyclopedia entry that recounts the participation of Salem Poor, a freed black man, who served in the Revolutionary War.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Betsy Ross Homepage

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to read a biography of Betsy Ross, the designer of the first American flag. You can also read a history of the flag, flag laws, a flag quiz, and some quotes about the flag.
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A&E Television

History.com: 8 Scandals That Rocked the Nfl

For Students 9th - 10th
The NFL has endured a number of scandals in its 100-year-plus existence. From "Spygate" and "Deflategate" to a dogfighting ring and defamation suits, here are eight examples of cheating, wagering or bad behavior that have stirred...
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A&E Television

History.com: 9 Things You May Not Know About Benedict Arnold

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out nine surprising facts about one of the most complex and controversial figures in American history. He was a successful merchant and smuggler; fought in multiple duels; an early hero of the Revolution; built an American naval...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Paul Revere: (Spanish)

For Students 9th - 10th
Paul Revere was a great patriot on horseback, but he did much more than that in the Revolutionary War. This resource uses popups for the photos. (In Spanish)
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Independence Day Grade 3 Crossword

For Students 3rd
See how patriotic you are when you test your Independence Day knowledge with this online crossword puzzle.
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Other

India Parenting: Rhymes & Songs

For Students Pre-K - 1st
From one of India's most popular parenting sites, a collection of rhymes and songs from various regions of India. Includes rhymes in Hindi, Gujurati, Marathi, Bengali and Kannada. No English translation (this could be a good exercise for...
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Other

Georgia Women of Achievement: Nancy Morgan Hart

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents biographical information about Nancy Morgan Hart. Along with a retelling of her actions, assisting the patriots, in the American Revolution.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: The Battle of King's Mountain

For Students 9th - 10th
An exciting account of the stirring events of the battle between Loyalists and Patriot backwoodsmen at the Battle of King's Mountain in October 1780.

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