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British Battles: The Battle of Culloden, 1745

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site that lists every battle Britain was involved in includes the Battle of Culloden wherein the Duke of Cumberland trounced the Scottish thus closing an era in Scotland. Important facts, figures, and an account of the Battle...
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Black Past

Black Past: Lord Dunmore's Ethiopian Regiment

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interesting encyclopedia article, you learn about Lord Dunmore's Ethiopian Regiment, a group of slaves who fought along side the British against the Continental Army.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Soldiers

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the clothing and uniforms worn by soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Also explains what the rank of officer meant in the British military and how a man became an officer. How Congress eventually created an army is...
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BBC

Bbc: History Trail: Wars and Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the army of Britain from a historical perspective, talks about what becomes of a person who is a soldier, and has activities and quizzes for students. The main focus is on the two World Wars.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Weapons of War: Guilford Courthouse

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page emphasizing the different weapons and tactics used by the opposing armies during the Revolutionary War. You will find brief descriptions and photos of different weapons.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Revolutionary Limits: Native Americans

For Students 5th - 8th
A good description of the actions and fate of the Native Americans who allied with the British to fight against the Americans. Find out that while the Native Americans had treaties with the British, they were not represented at the talks...
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Digital History

Digital History: How Were the Colonies Able to Win Independence?

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the several reasons the American colonies were able to defeat the head of the British Empire and become an independent country. See also a very brief description of how the Continental Congress paid for the war.
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Sons of the Revolution: Colonial Uniforms

For Students 9th - 10th
A fun site that provides detailed information on the colonial uniforms, including that of Sir William Howe, Commander-in-Chief of the British.
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Black Past

Black Past: Washington, Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting, but brief encyclopedia article about Henry Washington, one of George Washington's slaves, who fought for the British.
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Yale University

British War Bluebook: Herr Hitler's Proclamations of September 3, 1939

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a speech given by Herr Hitler on September 3, 1939 to the German people and the German Army as an appeal to the German people to support the war effort. The document includes links to further information and related subjects.
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War Times Journal

War Times Journal: Wellington's Dispatches: Peninsula and Waterloo: 1808 1815

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of wartime dispatches by the famous British army commander. Insightful details are given on the two major campaigns: the Peninsular and Waterloo fought between 1808 and 1815.
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Modern World History: A Case Study of British Imperialism in India

For Students 9th - 10th
India was the crown jewel of the largest empire in the history of the world. To understand how India arrived at this point, we need to look at india before colonization, specifically the rise and fall of the Mughal Empire in India. Vivid...
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War Times Journal

War Times Journal: The Battle of the Brandywine

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed article on the Battle of the Brandywine on September 11, 1777, that describes the military strategy and players in both the British and American armies. Be sure to click on the map that shows how the troops were drawn up.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Bangladesh

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides this site on Bangladesh, part of a continuing series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the...
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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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Black Past

Black Past: Lord Dunmore's Proclamation

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting encyclopedia article tells about Lord Dummore's Proclamation, his attempt to encourage slaves to leave their masters and fight for the British.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: The Hessians

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting facts about the Hessians, German soldiers who fought for the British in the American Revolutionary War.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Bronze Head From a Statue of the Emperor Hadrian

For Students 9th - 10th
Hadrian (reigned 117-138 C.E.), once a tribune in three different legions of the Roman army and commander of a legion in one of Trajan's wars, was often shown in military uniform. He was clearly keen to project the image of an ever-ready...
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Library of Virginia

Virginia Memory: Freedom Is Worth Fighting For: Billy and James

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson looks at the choices created during the Revolutionary War for enslaved African Americans in Virginia.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Benedict Arnold: Two Sides of a Bitter Coin by David White

For Students 7th - 8th
Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) was an American general during the American Revolutionary War. He originally fought for the colonists' Continental Army but later defected to the British Army. Today, the name "Benedict Arnold" has become...
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BBC

Bbc: History Trail: Wars and Conflict: Walking the Somme Battlefield

For Students 9th - 10th
A walking tour guide to the famous battle site, the guide provides information on the various places where British Army troops fought and died plus gives extensive quotes from soldiers who were present at the battle. There is a nice...
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PBS

Pbs: Who Made America?: Innovators: Hiram Maxim

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page profile of influential innovator, Hiram Maxim, whose vision and ideas created the world's first portable machine gun first used by the British Army.
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The Battle of Plattsburgh

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lake Champlain and the Lake George Historical website in Vermont, has produced a graphics intensive website on the Battle of Plattsburgh, an important series of combats between American and British armies during the War of 1812. This...
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Australian War Memorial

Australian War Memorial: China (Boxer Rebellion), 1900 01

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the Australian aid given to the British Army during the Boxer Rebellion.

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