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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Revolutionary War in Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers a detailed account of how Georgia reacted to the American Revolutionary War and the battles that took place there. Uses popups
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Revolutionary War Turning Points: Saratoga and Valley Forge

For Students 9th - 10th
The resources here, including letters, lithographs, official documents, and maps, document the Revolutionary War battles of Saratoga and Valley Forge.
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: War and Upheaval

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the trajectory of the Revolutionary War through this synopsis that is broken down into five themes. Read about the Declaration of Independence, the turning points of the war, other countries that supported the war, and how...
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Oxford Aasc: African Americans in the Revoluionary War

For Students 9th - 10th
A great display of paintings along with commentary about ten African Americans who were involved in the Revolutionary War era.
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Wpi Military Science/ Battle of Saratoga

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides background information on the Battles of Saratoga with timeline of the military tactics employed in preparing for battle.
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Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: Washington and the French and Indian War

For Students 9th - 10th
Washington began his involvement with the French and Indian War by volunteering to be a Britain's emissary to the French to order them to leave British territory. However, he became mired in the conflict and ended the war when the French...
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National Park Service: The Battle of Cowpens

For Students 9th - 10th
Find an excellent description of this important "turning point" battle that led to the victory at Yorktown. Important terms and names of people and places are hyperlinked to the glossary for additional explanation.
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Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: Battle at Lexington Green, 1775

For Students 9th - 10th
This first-person, eye-witness account discusses the Battle at Lexington Green was the beginning of the Revolutionary War and the "Shot heard 'round the world." Read details about this famous battle.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Interactive Map of the Battle of Trenton

For Students 9th - 10th
Track the action of the American Revolution's Battle of Trent whose events illustrate the life of a Revolutionary War soldier, the tactics used to beat British forces, and the heroics of American leaders like George Washington and James...
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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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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: The American Revolution: First Phase

For Students 9th - 10th
A military history of the first years of the Revolutionary War from Lexington and Concord to the Battle of Trenton. Included is information about the problems of maintaining the Continental Army and problems for the British Army.
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Indiana Historical Bureau: George Rogers Clark: 225th Anniversary Exhibit

For Students 9th - 10th
Through this extensive exhibit, learn about the War in the West during the Revolutionary War, George Rogers Clark's part in the campaign, and why his success was so important. Much of the information is from Clark's journals.
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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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Lexington Minutemen: Prince Estabrook

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the book "Prince Estabrook, Slave and Soldier" by Alice Hinkle. This biography tells the story of the enslaved Revolutionary War Minuteman.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Lexington

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the Battle of Lexington provides facts and information about this conflict between the British and American forces that started the Revolutionary War.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Fort Ticonderoga

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place May 10, 1775, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a victory for the American colonists.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Guilford Courthouse

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place March 15, 1781, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a victory for the British.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of King's Mountain

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place October 07, 1780, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a victory for the American colonists.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Brandywine

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place September 11, 1777, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in victory for the British.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Bennington

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place August 16, 1777, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in victory for the American Colonists.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Concord

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place April 19, 1775, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a victory for the American colonists.
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Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Battle of Oriskany

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about this Revolutionary War battle that took place August 06, 1777, between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America that ended in a victory for the British.
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War of 1812: Shawnee Chief Tecumseh

For Students 9th - 10th
This web page is interesting because of the links on the page, as well as the biographical information on the Shawnee leader Chief Tecumseh. The link to the Battle of the Thames, the conflict where Tecumseh died, and a sculpture of his...
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Charles Cornwallis (1738 1805)

For Students 9th - 10th
Charles Cornwallis began his career sympathizing with the colonist's views before the Revolutionary War, but loyalty to the king won out when called upon to suppress the rebellion in America. Learn about major events in his life, battles...

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