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Seacoast Nh: John Paul Jones in Portsmouth

For Students 9th - 10th
Most of us only know him as the brave captain of a sinking ship yelling out, "I have not yet begun to fight!" However, here is a more complete story of the trials and tribulations that John Paul Jones found in the service of his country.
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A&E Television

History.com: Fourth of July

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference tool for finding information on the Fourth of July, America's birthday. Provides history of the holiday, videos, maps, and much more.
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Peabody Essex Museum

Peabody Essex Museum: Samuel Mc Intire: Carving an American [Neoclassical] Style

For Students 9th - 10th
Examination of the Salem architect who helped to shape a uniquely American approach to neoclassical architecture.
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Black Past

Black Past: Lafayette, James Armistead (1760 1832)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of James Lafayette reveals that he was a spy during the American Revolution. He fooled the likes of Benedict Arnold and General Cornwallis of Britain!
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Huntington Library

Huntington Library: Six Important People From Our Nation's History

For Teachers 5th
In this instructional activity, 5th graders examine the lives of six people who were important in early American history. They include Abigail and John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and George Washington....
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Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: Be Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Step inside Washington's boots in this first-person interactive leadership experience. Players can choose various well-known scenarios where Washington had to deal with crises.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Andrew Jackson

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Library of Congress presents a brief biography of Andrew Jackson, with portraits, additional articles about his life, and photos of documents from their archives.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: France Allied With Colonies (1778)

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site describes the decision for France to aid the colonies and the impact that decision had on the American Revolution.
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Other

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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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Declaration of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
The Independence Hall Association provides an online image of the original document of the Declaration of Independence.
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University of New Hampshire: Library: The Capture of Fort William & Mary

For Students 9th - 10th
The Milne Special Collections presents a comprehensive account of the capture of Fort William & Mary in New Castle, New Hampshire in 1774.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Welcome to Valley Forge

For Students 3rd - 8th
Washington and his men had to endure six months of harsh winter in their encampment at Valley Forge. Use this site to learn about what they had to deal with and who was there.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Shays' Rebellion

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A collection that uses primary sources to explore Shays' Rebellion.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Margaret Cochran Corbin

For Students 9th - 10th
A hero of the American Revolution, Margaret Cochran Corbin was the first woman to receive a military pension.

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