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Curated OER

Cbc: Chief Tecumseh: A Question of Loyalties: Seeking a Nation Within a Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking at the War of 1812 from the perspective of Indian leader Chief Tecumseh, this resource presents the role of leader Chief Tecumseh in the Anglo-American war. The British and Americans both wanted to win over Tecumseh, but also...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Nathan Hale

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biographical sketch of Nathan Hale, Revolutionary spy and hero. Includes links to several pictures, and information about the siege of Boston, in which Hale participated.
Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Soldier's Letter [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th
"Soldier's Letter" is a one page, fictional, letter from a young soldier at Valley Forge during the Revolutionary explaining how hard conditions are there. It is followed by questions which require students to provide evidence from the...
Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Modern Balkan History: Greek Revolution/ Greek State

For Students 9th - 10th
This lecture outlines the events of the Greek revolution and war for independence from Turkey, which began in 1821 and lasted through 1829. It covers Greek history as well as international political and economic context for the war.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Building Unity

For Students 9th - 10th
Outline of the U.S. and the quest for unity in the early 1800s. Article briefly chronicles events such as the War of 1812 as well as political and economic decisions that created a united America separate from Britain.
Handout
A&E Television

Biography: James Armistead (C. 1748 C. 1830)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of James Armistead [Lafayete] who was born into slavery in Virginia and later became a famous American spy during the War for Independence.
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Other

Arlington National Cemetery: History of Arlington National Cemetery

For Students 3rd - 8th
The National Cemetery site gives information about the famous, and not-so-well-known people who are buried there: war heroes, presidents, chief justices, explorers, historical figures, etc.
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Other

History View: Uss Yorktown Cv 10

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a virtual trip to see the USS Yorktown, one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. She is named after the Battle of Yorktown of the American Revolutionary War and is the fourth U.S....
Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Defeats and Victories

For Students 9th - 10th
Although the Americans suffered severe setbacks for months after independence was declared, their tenacity and perseverance eventually paid off. During August 1776, in the Battle of Long Island in New York, Washington's position became...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Revolution Begins

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the final events leading to military skirmishes between British soldiers and American militia leading to Second Continental Congress official declaration of war.
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Digital History

Digital History: Paper Money and Shays' Rebellion [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good explantion of the frustration and desperation felt by farmers not only in Massachusttetts but throughout the new United States as states attempted to collect taxes in order to pay off war debts. Daniel Shays and his men were...
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PBS

Pbs, the Great War: The Revolutionaries of Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
Norman Stone talks about the motives of The Revolutionaries in Russia. He speaks of them being divided and concentrates on the Socialist Revolutionary Party.
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A&E Television

History.com: How Alexander Hamilton's Men Surprised the Enemy at the Battle of Yorktown

For Students 9th - 10th
Hamilton's leadership in the war's last major land battle would deliver the future Secretary of the Treasury his long-sought glory. Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, known for his famous, fatal duel with Aaron Burr...
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Sam Houston State University

Shsu: Late Imperial Period: Russia: A Country Study

For Students 9th - 10th
This site evaluates the transformation of Russia in the nineteenth century. It discusses the economic developments, the reforms, foreign affairs, and the rise of the revolutionary movement. From the book, Russia: A Country Study, edited...
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Curated OER

Etc: The War in the South, 1780 1781

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the southern campaigns (1780-1781) during the American Revolutionary War, keyed to show the movements by both American and British forces. The map shows major cities, towns, forts, and significant battle sites of the war.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: The War in Northern New York, 1777

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Adirondack Mountains, southern Lake Champlain, eastern Lake Ontario, and Hudson River Valley south to Peekskill showing the important battle sites of the area during the American Revolutionary War.
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Curated OER

Etc: Seat of the War in Eastern and Middle States, 1775 1780

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of three maps showing the northern operations during the Revolutionary War. The left map details the Hudson Valley from Lake Champlain to Albany area, the middle map details Hudson Valley from Albany to Long Island, and the...
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Other

Object of History: Rallying Revolutionaries: "Common Sense"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Annotated excerpts from Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" that clearly demonstrate the writer's ability to persuade his American readers to separate from England.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Revolutionary Changes and Limitations: Women

For Students 5th - 8th
Often the ideal and reality do not conincide for quite some time. That's true of the ideal of true equality between the sexes after the War for Independence. See why the end of the war did not bring indepence for married women, and why...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: The Moore House and Articles of Capitulation

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Park Service provides a brief history of the Moore House where the surrender of Cornwallis took place. The Articles of Capitulation are explained as well.
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Other

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Nathanael Greene (1742 1786)

For Students 9th - 10th
Nathanael Greene was one of the most effective generals in the Revolutionary War despite having no formal military training. Follow his amazing accomplishments in the Revolutionary War and find out which inherent qualities made him such...
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Other

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Charles Cornwallis (1738 1805)

For Students 9th - 10th
Charles Cornwallis began his career sympathizing with the colonist's views before the Revolutionary War, but loyalty to the king won out when called upon to suppress the rebellion in America. Learn about major events in his life, battles...
eBook
Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: The American Revolution 1778 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of ongoing events of the Revolutionary War from 1778 to the war ending with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Includes a brief discussion on diplomacy, government and women of the Revolution.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Identity During the American Revolution

For Students 11th - 12th
From a chapter on "America's War for Independence," this section of the chapter explains Loyalist and Patriot sentiments and identifies different groups that participated in the Revolutionary War.

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