Curated OER
Etc: Theatre of the American Rev War in the South, 1775 1783
A map of the southern theater of the American Revolutionary War from the Chesapeake Bay south to Savannah, showing major cities and towns, forts, and important battle sites of the period. An inset map details Yorktown, site of the final...
Curated OER
Etc: The Routes of the British Army in the Rev War, 1775 1783
A series of three maps showing the routes of the British Army during the Revolutionary War. The upper left map details the Lower Hudson, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania region, the upper right map details Lake...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: The States and Their Land Claims at Close of Revolution, 1783
A map of the United States at the close of the American Revolutionary War showing the newly formed States, and their claims to the lands west of the Allegheny Mountains to the Mississippi River. The map shows the territories jointly...
Curated OER
Etc: Operations in South During the Amer Rev War, 1780 1781
A map showing the southern operations (1780-1781) during the American Revolutionary War. The map shows terrain, rivers, and major battle sites from the northern Virginia line south to St. Augustine, which was at the time a Loyalist...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Living the Revolution: 1789 1820: Equality
Primary source documents on equality provides a look into various perspectives surrounding the discussion on rights for slaves, African Americans, women and equality in general between 1789-1920. Includes questions for discussion,...
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Ap Us History Study Guide, Period Three: 1754 1800
[Free Registration/Login Required] Comprehensive learning module for AP U.S. History on the imperial struggle over control of the American colonies, the emergence of a new republic, and the developing social, political and economic...
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Peabody Essex Museum
Peabody Essex Museum: Samuel Mc Intire: Carving an American [Neoclassical] Style
Examination of the Salem architect who helped to shape a uniquely American approach to neoclassical architecture.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Shays' Rebellion
A collection that uses primary sources to explore Shays' Rebellion.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Valley Forge [Pdf]
"Valley Forge" is a one page, nonfiction, reading passage about conditions at Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War including a German soldier, von Steuben, who helped America win. It is followed by questions which require students...
Other
American Presidents: George Washington Biography
This resource presents a biographical sketch of America's first president, George Washington, including details of his early life, the American revolutionary War, his presidency, and religion. Provides links to further resources.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: John Dickinson
John Dickinson was called "The Penman of the American Revolution." During the 1760s and 1770s, he authored numerous important essays in defense of American rights, including The Late Regulations Respecting the British Colonies, the...
US Department of State
Office of the Historian: Treaty of Paris, 1783
The Treaty of Paris 1783 brought an end to the Revolutionary War. Included is a synopsis of the agreement. Check out the sketch by Benjamin West as it is a powerful symbol of the division between Great Britain and America during this time.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: John Witherspoon
He was a father figure to America's Founders. A renowned theologian from Scotland, John Witherspoon educated many young men who became prominent leaders of the Founding generation. He went on to embrace the revolutionary cause. He signed...
A&E Television
History.com: What Did the Three Continental Congresses Do?
During the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress became America's de facto government. Over a period of 15 years, from 1774 to 1789, the Continental Congress underwent a profound evolution. Starting out as a temporary group that...
University of Oregon
Mapping History Project : European Possessions Bordering the u.s.: 1783
This is a simple, but clear map showing the land claimed by Spain and Britain after the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Notice the disputed land claims along the border of what is now the United States.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: The American Revolution: Victory
This resource has a lesson plan on the origins of the Purple Heart medal, which is given to any soldier wounded in the line of duty. The medal was established by George Washington and is the oldest American medal.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook
A rich Fordham University site of primary source material that include full-text, and multimedia sites. There are additional study and research guides such as Modern History in the Movies.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Franco American Alliance
In France, enthusiasm for the American cause was high: the French intellectual world was itself in revolt against feudalism and privilege. However, the Crown lent its support to the colonies for geopolitical rather than ideological...
Other
Liberty Online: Patrick Henry: Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
Full text of the "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" (1775) speech by Patrick Henry.
Other
Canadian War Museum: Revolution Rejected: Canada and the American Revolution
The American Revolution is one of Canada's least -known, yet most important wars. Learn about the historical background and then test your knowledge on Canada's military history.
Other
American revolution.org: Sins of the Fathers: Religion and Revolution
An academic essay describing the ways in which "religion is an active if not a determinative" cause for the American Revolution. The essay describes three influential areas: (1) religion and liberty, (2) religion and community, and (3)...
Curated OER
Etc: Territorial Development of the United States, 1783 1889
A map from 1889 of North America showing the expansion in the region of the United States from the original Thirteen Colonies at the end of the Revolutionary War in 1783 to the time the map was made, around 1889, before the territories...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Hampshire: John Paul Jones House
American Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones boarded here in 1781-82, while supervising construction of a new battleship, the America.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New York: Oriskany Battlefield
Local militias held off pro-British Indians and Loyalists in Battle of Oriskany, one of the few battles of the Revolutionary War in which all participants were natives of North America.