Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Era of the American Revolution 1763 1783
Introductioon to the Era of the American Revolution, 1763-1783. The author discusses how the Revolution unfolded by weaving together events with new ways of thinking on the part of colonists.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The American Revolution 1775 1777
Article on the American Revolution between 1775-1777, beginning with a discussion summarizing events preceding the point of war to the move for independence. Link to primary source documents.
Other
Journal of the American Revolution
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.
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.
Other
West Point: The American Revolution
A series of strategic maps, including battlegrounds, camp areas, sieges, and other key events of the American Revolution. In addition, students and teachers will find PowerPoint presentations on battles and campaigns of the American...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: The American Revolution
Collection of 17 Grade-Leveled texts (4-12) on the topic "The American Revolution." Learn about the events leading up to America's Revolutionary War for independence from Britain and how the war was won. [Free account registration...
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Empire: Was the American Revolution Inevitable?
An interesting article that looks at the question of what England could have done to prevent a revolution of the American colonists in 1776. The author believes that there are lessons that one can draw from this series of particular...
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The American Revolution: Background Events, 1761 1774
Article on the background events of the American Revolution in which the author raises pertinent questions such as about the inevitablility and justification of the Revolution.
Massachusetts Historical Society
Massachusetts Historical Society: The Coming of the American Revolution, 1764 76
Drawing resources in the collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society, the Coming of the American Revolution examines the seeds of rebellion in America. Includes a chronology of key events leading up to the American Revolution,...
Teachnology
Teachnology: American Revolution Teaching Theme
Enhance classroom learning about the American Revolution by incorporating some of the resources provided in this thorough collection. Teachnology offers worksheets, lesson plans and much more.
University of Michigan
American Verse Project: Poems Relating to the American Revolution
Although he was not, strictly speaking, a combatant in the American Revolution, Philip Freneau (1752-1832 CE) nevertheless spent time on a prison ship in New York Harbor. Some of the poems in this volume speak to that experience.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Overview of the American Revolution, 1763 1775
Article provides an overview of the Revolutionary period. The author looks at the legacy of the American Revolution, connecting past to present.
University of Michigan
Clements Library, University of Michigan: Spy Letters of the American Revolution
Learn all about Revolutionary War spies. Resource highlights an exhibition of transcriptions of spy letters from the American Revolution housed in the Sir Henry Clinton collection at the University of Michigan. Also features people of...
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...
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Causes of the American Revolution: Trouble in Boston [Pdf]
For this lesson, 5th graders look at ideas and British policies that contributed to the outbreak of the American Revolution. Includes background information for the teacher. Students explore ideas that were circulating in America before...
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Causes of the American Revolution: Stamp Act Crisis [Pdf]
In this lesson, 5th graders look at what role the Stamp Act played in the lead-up to the American Revolution. Includes background information for the teacher. Students learn about taxes, study a timeline and maps, participate in a...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: The American Revolution
Teachers will find an assortment of readings to enhance teaching about the revolutionary origins of the American Government.
Library of Congress
Loc: The American Revolution Began April 19, 1775
This is an interesting site explaining the beginning of the American Revolution. Read all about the communication system that signaled the beginning of the war.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Significance of the American Revolution
Overiview of the Republican ideals emerging in a new nation following the American Revolution.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Native Americans' Role in American Revolution: Choosing Sides
In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Native Americans' Role in the American Revolution: Choosing Sides." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
US National Archives
Nara: Paintings of the American Revolution
The selected pictures listed are among the audiovisual holdings of the National Archives that relate to the American Revolution. They are photographic copies of works of art. The dates and mediums of the originals and the names of the...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Not Only Paul Revere: Other Riders of the American Revolution
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Not Only Paul Revere: Other Riders of the American Revolution." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: The American Revolution
A quick comprehension check over the American Revolution.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Philosophical Foundations of the American Revolution
A self-assessment of the philosophy of key figures during the American Revolution (1754-1800).
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