Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Civil War in 1863: The Decisive Year
A detailed account of the turning point in the Civil War in 1863 after the victories of three significant battles including Gettysburg, Vicksburg and Chattanooga. Links to further reading on Gettysburg and Vicksburg.
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.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Defeats and Victories
Although the Americans suffered severe setbacks for months after independence was declared, their tenacity and perseverance eventually paid off. During August 1776, in the Battle of Long Island in New York, Washington's position became...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Victory and Independence
In July 1780 France's Louis XVI had sent to America an expeditionary force of 6,000 men under the Comte Jean de Rochambeau. In addition, the French fleet harassed British shipping and prevented reinforcement and resupply of British...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Defeats and Victories
Overview of the setbacks, defeats and victories of the Revolutionary War.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Winning the American Revolution
An unconventional, myth-busting history of the American Revolution from the Declaration of Independence to victory and the Treaty of Paris, 1783.
OpenStax
Open Stax: War in the South
By reading this section of a chapter on "America's War for Independence," students will be able to outline the British southern strategy and its results, describe key American victories in the war, and also identify the main terms of the...
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Arnold Schwarzenegger: California Governor Victory Speech
This is the text and audio of Arnold Schwarzenegger's victory speech as Governor of California delivered October 8, 2003, in Los Angeles, California.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Dubious Victory, Making of African American Identity: V. 3
An article that describes the price paid by African Americans for school desegregation. The story of six-year-old Tracy Price Thompson is described and link to her memoir is provided.
Other
Vox: 37 Maps That Explain the American Civil War
April 1865 was a momentous month in American history. On April 9, the Confederate army under Robert E. Lee surrendered to the Union forces of Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the Civil War. Then on April 14, the victorious President...
The History Place
The History Place: American Revolution: An Unlikely Victory
This History Place timeline briefly identifies over 100 events of the American Revolution between January 1, 1777 and December 31, 1783. In addition, there are many links to other pages which expand on the events and people mentioned in...
A&E Television
History.com: Po'pay: The Little Known Pueblo Hero Who Led the First American Revolution
Nearly 100 years before the American Revolution, another war of independence took place on American soil -- against Spanish colonizers. Coordinated by Tewa leader Po'Pay, the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 saved Indigenous cultures from...
A&E Television
History.com: California's Little Known Role in the American Civil War
Though far from the main fighting, California made an outsized contribution to the Union victory, mostly in the form of gold and troops. California proved pivotal to the Union war effort, propping up the economy with its vast gold...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Presidential Politics: Lyndon B. Johnson
Here, read about the 1964 election, through which Republicans planned to "unseat President Lyndon Johnson." Learn about the man nominated by the Republicans, Barry Goldwater, about Johnson's own feelings of inadequacy, and about the 1964...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Woodrow Wilson and American Entry Into Ww I
This lesson plan explores the ways President Woodrow Wilson tried to keep America out of war as World War I raged in Europe. Examine documents, speeches, and other primary sources to follow America's path from neutrality to war.
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Sow the Seeds of Victory!
A very interesting look at the efforts made by the Wilson administration and the American public in feeding its citizens during World War I. Find out about the extraordinary legal actions taken by the federal government to assure a...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Bicycle
Take a virtual field trip to the Smithsonian and see its historical collection of bicycles and various bicycle memorabilia. Access to 449 archived items are provided, beginning with the Victory Bicycle from 1886 to present-day bicycles...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Battle of the Bulge Timeline
Read this Battle of the Bulge timeline to learn about the key dates and important events of one of the fiercest battles fought by Americans during WW2 and the ultimate Allied victory.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: The Battle of the Bulge
Overview presents interesting facts and information about the Allied victory in the WW2 Battle of the Bulge.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Vj Day
Provides detailed facts and important information about VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) and the end of WW2.
Other
Earthly Pursuits: The War Garden Victorious
An ebook first published in 1919 and the definitive text on war gardens and gardening.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Moment of Victory" by O. Henry
Text of the short story "The Moment of Victory" by O. Henry. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Poster on the American Home Front
A collection of posters used on the home front during WWII to make the war a reality for the everyday citizen. Text accompanies the historical significant graphic images.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: War, Victory and the Bomb
Overview of the final stages of WWII in which war in the Pacific and the Atomic bomb lead to Japanese surrender and criminal trials against Nazi generals.