Robin Chew
Samuel Adams: American Patriot & Politician
Read a brief overview of the life of Samuel Adams, one of the founding fathers of the United States. Links to other resources about Adams are included.
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Patriotism
A comprehensive learning module on the nature of patriotism that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include why people...
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Spy Letters of the American Revolution
A wonderful resource with letters, stories, people, and timelines of spies for the Loyalists and the Patriots during the American Revolution.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: History Now: African Americans in World War Ii
[Free Registration/Login Required] An article about the contributions of African Americans to the war effort during World War II, despite discrimination.
Library of Congress
Loc: Patriotic Melodies
The stories behind patriotic songs that have become part of American musical culture, such as "Anchors Away," "Over There," "U.S. Air Force Song," and "When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again." Drill into the site to find lyrics, listen to...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The American Spy in Me
This is a fun and innovative lesson that will allow learners to travel through history in a most unique fashion. Through Internet research and video conferencing students will get a real blast from the past. Learners will hold on to...
Other
Positive Atheism: Life of Thomas Paine
This site features the complete text of Thomas Clio Rickman's 1819 biography of the chief political philosopher of the American Revolutionary War.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Revolutionary War Patriots and Loyalists
Students are assigned a prominent man or woman of the American Revolutionary War. The students will write a two-page report, create a poster person, and then present their research to the class in first person.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Simple Symbols and American Children
Lesson plan includes activities that teach respect for the American flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, the bald eagle, and other patriotic symbols.
Library of Congress
Loc: Lyrical Legacy: 400 Years of American Song and Poetry
Explore eighteen American songs and poems each represented by an original primary source document, along with historical background information and, in many cases, sound recordings and alternate versions.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Where Do You Feel Most American
A touching website from the National Public Radio devoted to stories of Americans who feel a national pride and an American identity.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: America on Stone
Features an extensive collection of lithographs that portrays everyday life in the 19th century and attitudes about race and ethnicity. These prints play a major role in helping us understand America's past. Subjects covered include...
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Patriotic Labor: America During World War I
Take a look at the need for American labor during World War I. It provided second-class citizens, such as women and African Americans, a brief opportunity for better jobs that would help foment in them a desire for more and equal...
A&E Television
History.com: The Patriot Financier Who Bankrolled the Revolutionary War
A brash, self-made millionaire helped fund the fight for independence, but after the war, he ended up in debtor's prison. Without Robert Morris, the American Revolution may have been crushed under a mountain of debt and disarray. The...
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Causes of American Revolution: Soldiers and Civilians at War
In this lesson, 5th graders look at causes and consequences of the American Revolution, at nations and individuals that impacted the outcome, at the roles women played, and at how the war affected families, economics, and the...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Personal Patriots
First graders will review the Pledge of Allegiance and symbols of America.
Other
Wall Builders: A Black Patriot: Wentworth Cheswell (1746 1817)
A brief biography of Light Horse Volunteer, Wentworth Cheswell, who was a black patriot during the American Revolution. Cheswell played several roles including archaeologist and is thought to be the first black elected to a public office.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Generals and Patriots
A timeline listing the American Commanders and Patriots and British Commanders who participated in the Revolutionary War.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Road to Revolution: Patriotism or Treason?
Learners will analyze the causes of the American Revolution and examine them from various points of view. Perspectives include the Sons of Liberty, loyalists living in the colonies, patriots, and British citizens living in England.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: African American Soldiers in World War I
This primary source set emphasizes the experiences of African American doughboys during the war while also highlighting how they were perceived by white Americans. Use the sources to determine how racism and patriotism shaped the...
A&E Television
History.com: How the South Helped Win the American Revolution
British commanders attempted to reverse their floundering fortunes by launching a campaign in the South. There the British would find not just crops such as tobacco, rice and indigo that were vital to their economy, but stronger Loyalist...
Other
American Girl: Molly, a Patriotic Girl
Meet Molly, a character in the American Girl series, and learn about cooperation, resourcefulness, and World War II through this collection of stories, games, and activities. Also, includes teacher's guide and worksheets.
PBS
Pbs: Free Black Revolutionary Patriots
Describes free African Americans who fought in the American Revolution. Also find related text: "Colin Powell on blacks fighting during the Revolutionary War," and a Teacher's Guide.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Boston Patriots
Read about five famous Boston patriots who played a large role in the events prior to the American Revolution and the Revolution itself.