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Boston Historical Society: Boston Massacre: Using Images and Documents [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A fantastic teacher resource tool for helping students understand the significance of the Boston Massacre as an event that propelled America into a war for independence with England.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: America's History in the Making: The New Nation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After the War of Independence, Americans were unable to agree on the form of their federal government. This unit explores how those conflicts played out as the new Republic defined its identity in relation to other nations.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Carpenters' Hall

For Students 9th - 10th
Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia served many vital functions before and during the American Revolution. Among these are the seat of the First Continental Congress, the site of the War Office, and the home of the first public lending...
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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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Journal of the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Free online history magazine publishes a collection of fun and educational articles dealing with American Revolution history, culture, politics and war. Suitable for both scholars and history enthusiasts alike.
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PBS

Pbs: Black Revolutionary Seamen

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from PBS provides a description of black sailors who fought during American Revolution. Includes image.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Revolutionary Limits: Native Americans

For Students 5th - 8th
A good description of the actions and fate of the Native Americans who allied with the British to fight against the Americans. Find out that while the Native Americans had treaties with the British, they were not represented at the talks...
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War of 1812: Shawnee Chief Tecumseh

For Students 9th - 10th
This web page is interesting because of the links on the page, as well as the biographical information on the Shawnee leader Chief Tecumseh. The link to the Battle of the Thames, the conflict where Tecumseh died, and a sculpture of his...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Now We Are at War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A good look at the impact of geography in regard to the Battle of Bunker/Breed's Hill. Site offers a great lesson plan put together by a Park Ranger from the battleground park.
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Etc: American Rev War Operations in the West, 1775 1782

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Northwest Territory between the Allegheny Mountains and the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes to the Tennessee River showing the military operations and extent of settlement in the area during the American Revolutionary...
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Curated OER

Etc: American Rev War Campaigns in the North, 1775 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the region involved in major northern campaigns of the American Revolutionary War. The map shows cities, towns, and forts, rivers and terrain features, and is keyed to show British and American routes during the campaigns. An...
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Curated OER

Etc: American Rev War Campaigns in the South, 1775 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the portions of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia involved in major campaigns of the American Revolutionary War. The map shows cities, towns, and forts, rivers and terrain features, and is keyed to show...
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Quia

Quia: Battles of the Revolution

For Students 6th - 8th
Flashcards, matching, and concentration games test your knowledge of the battles of the Revolutionary War.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Why Morristown, Nj ?

For Students 9th - 10th
A site that tells of the importance of Morristown, NJ to Washington and his army as a winter encampment during the Revolutionary War.
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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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Raleigh Charter High School

Mrs. Newmark's Page: Matching Quiz on Events Leading to the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Matching exercise is self-scored and checks your understanding of important events of the Revolutionary War.
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Quia

Quia: Road to Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Assess your knowledge of the Revolutionary War by putting these events in the correct chronological order before running out of attempts.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Lexington

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the Battle of Lexington provides facts and information about this conflict between the British and American forces that started the Revolutionary War.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Yorktown

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place October 19, 1781, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a victory for the American colonists and also ended the American Revolutionary War.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Alexander Mc Dougall

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the U.S. Congress provides a short biography of Alexander McDougall, a member of the Continental Congress who fought in the Revolutionary War.
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Raleigh Charter High School

Mrs. Newmark's Page: Quiz on the Road to Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Seventeen question multiple-choice exercise checks your understanding of the Revolutionary War.
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Raleigh Charter High School

Mrs. Newmark's Page: Quiz on Important People on the Road to Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Matching exercise is self-scored and checks your understanding of important people of the Revolutionary War.
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Niahd: The Decisive Yorktown Battle

For Students 9th - 10th
A one-page summation of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War: Yorktown. The significance of this battle is highlighted.
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Quia

Quia: The Road to Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Score points by answering questions correctly in this Jeopardy like game that reviews key concepts pertaining to the Revolutionary War.

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