Test scholar's reading comprehension skills with a practice that challenges pupils to read an informational text about the Amerian Revolution then answer 10 questions. 

A learning module on the American Revolution that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students investigate the question of whether the...

This essay contends that the American Revolution was not just one war, but several. Mr. Carp from Pacific Lutheran University supports his ideas in a very clear manner.

Primary source documents and learning excercises for student exploring the American Revolution. Lesson on how events of the American Revolution were interpreted in the 18th and 19th centuries and how the meaning has changed over time.

View the timeline of events of the American Revolution from before the revolution's start to its battles and campaigns, and its final aftermath. Many of the places mentioned are now part of the NPS and can be visited today.

Find a large collection of internet resources organized around the American Revolution. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.

In this lesson plan, middle schoolers will consider "Colonial Broadsides and the American Revolution." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

An unconventional, myth-busting history of the American Revolution from the Declaration of Independence to victory and the Treaty of Paris, 1783.

This collection provides a unique view of American History using items such as posters, business cards, flyers, catalogs, advertisements and leaflets. These items capture experiences from important turning points such as the American...

A discussion of several characteristics of American society and American people that led to the decision of overthrow the aristocratic rule of Great Britain.

How did the American Revolution reflect a change in American society? Read about how political participation increased across the classes, and see how the question of slavery and women's rights became a thorn in the side of those...

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.

In this lesson students will understand the significance of those who served during the American Revolution.

This resource offers an account of the battles and people who fought during the American Revolution. Presents the war through the battles fought and provides maps, casualties, equipment and paintings.

This online reproduction of the original 1913 text by Gardner W. Allen is organized chronologically beginning in 1775 and ending with 1783. An appendix includes source citations, a list of vessels, officers, privateers and other...

Primary source material with introductory notes, classroom discussion questions, and supplemental links focussing on thoughts and events of rebellion in the colonies between 1775-1776 preceding the American Revolution.

Visitors to the birthplace of America can soon climb aboard a life-size Revolutionary era privateer ship, in the heart of Philadelphia's historic district. But the visitors will stay firmly planted on land.

This is a site for a 14-day United States History unit on the events leading up to the American Revolution. The point of this unit is to help students form an understanding of events by using multiple primary accounts (teaching...

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.

This Khan Academy resource provides video lessons, detailed notes, and practice questions for the AP U.S. History Exam. The years 1754-1800 are covered.

Provides a detailed overview of the events surrounding the Boston Massacre in 1770 and resulting trial. Includes a list of supporting documents and great resources for teachers.

Provides vivid details of what really happened at Lexington and Concord through the use of original documents. Includes great teacher resources.

Discover a detailed account of the dramatic protest known as "The Boston Tea Party", one of the key events that led to the Revolutionary War. Supported by primary source documents.

This article provides extensive information on the African Americans who served in the Revolutionary War.