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Mr. Nussbaum

American Revolution

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
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. 
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British Library

British Library: The American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the British Library's On-line Gallery series. This section explores, in comprehensive detail, the American Revolution. The Gallery includes an introduction, a timeline of events and lots of documentary and pictorial evidence....
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: After American Revolution: Free African Americans in the North

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "After the American Revolution: Free African Americans in the North." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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British Library

British Library: The American Revolution: The Peace of Paris

For Students 9th - 10th
The Peace of Paris Treaty was signed in 1783 between Britain, France, and America, ending the American Revolutionary War. It also established much of the border with Canada. This page gives a concise overview of the agreement and is part...
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Library of Congress

Loc: American Time Capsule: Three Centuries of Broadsides and Other Printed Ephemera

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Digital History

Digital History: Why Did the American Revolution Take Place?

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of several characteristics of American society and American people that led to the decision of overthrow the aristocratic rule of Great Britain.
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Library of Congress

Loc: John Bull & Uncle Sam Exhibit : American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Library of Congress, a look at "Four Centuries of British-American Relations." This site is about the American Revolution and provides artifacts from that time such as The Stamp Act manuscript, a proof sheet of stamps,...
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US Department of State

Office of the Historian: 1776 1783: Diplomacy and the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about diplomatic relations between France and the American Colonies during the American Revolution.
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Other

Canadian War Museum: Revolution Rejected: Canada and the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Liberty! The American Revolution (Teacher's Guide)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A six-lesson teacher's guide to support classes on the American Revolution. Although the guide is designed to be used in conjunction with the PBS documentary "Liberty!" the video component of the lessons can be dropped without much fuss....
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Other

British Battles:the War of the Revolution 1775 to 1783

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: The American Revolution (1750 1783)

For Students 9th - 10th
A unit picks up at the start of the French and Indian War and moves through the development of the new government of the United States. Find videos, slideshows, and primary sources.
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Second Continental Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes events that led to the formation of the Second Continental Congress and ultimately American independence. Includes supporting original documents and great teacher resources.
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Townshend Acts

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover interesting details surrounding the passage of another attempt to tax the American colonies, the Townshend Acts. Includes supporting original documents and many teacher resources.
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University of New Brunswick (Canada)

Historical Context: American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource summarizes American-British military conflict during the late 18th century including Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold's attempt at converging on Quebec City and holding the city under siege.
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Boston Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Battle of Bunker Hill

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed vivid description of the Battle of Bunker Hill with supporting original documents and great teacher resources.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: American Revolution: Rediscovering Britain

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on colonial attitudes toward Britain and their own political and cultural identity.
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Other

American revolution.org: The Revolution's Black Soldiers

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides extensive information on the African Americans who served in the Revolutionary War.
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Improvements in Transportation: Post American Revolution to Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
From the earliest days of European exploration, the land and waterways seemed to do their best to frustrate growth and movement in what was to become North Carolina. In its natural condition, the area was just not an easy place to get...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: The Early Years of the Revolution

For Students 11th - 12th
Section from a textbook style book explains the British and American strategies of 1776 through 1778 and identifies the key battles of the early years of the Revolution.
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Other

The Role of Camp Followers in the American Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, written for re-enactment newsletters, tells of women as camp followers in the American Revolution. There is an extensive bibliography included.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: America Revolution: The First Rhode Island Regiment

For Students 9th - 10th
Information not only about the First Rhode Island Regiment, a group made up almost entirely of freed slaves, but also a look at the change in the attitude of enlisting African Americans into the Continental Army as the Revolutionary War...
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Lumen Learning

Lumen: American Romanticism: The Indian Burying Ground by Philip Morin Freneau

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text and video reading of the poem "The Indian Burying Ground" by Philip Morin Freneau, an American poet, nationalist (also known as Federalist), polemicist, sea captain, and newspaper editor sometimes called the "Poet of the...

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