Massachusetts Historical Society
Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Battle of Bunker Hill
A detailed vivid description of the Battle of Bunker Hill with supporting original documents and great teacher resources.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Library: Lafayette: Citizen of Two Worlds
This extentsive collection of resources, celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de Lafayette.
Library of Congress
Loc: Declaring Independence: Drafting the Documents
This site from the Library of Congress provides a timeline of the events surrounding the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Click around the Exhibits Home Page for some fantastic treasures housed in the Exhibit Hall.
Library of Congress
Loc: Jose Marti
Detailed biography of Jose Marti and his work. Be sure to check out the external links on the bottom of the page for more in-depth information about the time period of the Spanish-American War. The chronology link in particular is great.
Massachusetts Historical Society
Massachusetts Historical Society: The Coming of the American Revolution, 1764 76
Drawing resources in the collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society, the Coming of the American Revolution examines the seeds of rebellion in America. Includes a chronology of key events leading up to the American Revolution,...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Living the Revolution: America, 1789 1820: Religion
Primary resource material on post-Revolution America, 1789-1820, which explores the topic of religion and national identity in the early republic. Includes questions for discussion and links to supplemental material.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Living the Revolution: 1789 1820: Equality
Primary source documents on equality provides a look into various perspectives surrounding the discussion on rights for slaves, African Americans, women and equality in general between 1789-1920. Includes questions for discussion,...
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Ap Us History Study Guide, Period Three: 1754 1800
[Free Registration/Login Required] Comprehensive learning module for AP U.S. History on the imperial struggle over control of the American colonies, the emergence of a new republic, and the developing social, political and economic...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Thomas Paine
The complete original text of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" originally published in January 1776.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Carpenters' Hall
Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia served many vital functions before and during the American Revolution. Among these are the seat of the First Continental Congress, the site of the War Office, and the home of the first public lending...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: The Price of Freedom: Americans at War
View comprehensive sets of artifacts that tell the story of America's wartime past and present. Artifacts from every major American military conflict, beginning with the American Revolution, can be closely examined. Full curatorial notes...
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: The Battle of the Brandywine
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.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Spy Letters of the American Revolution
A wonderful resource with letters, stories, people, and timelines of spies for the Loyalists and the Patriots during the American Revolution.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: American Revolution: The Wars of the American Revolution
This essay contends that the American Revolution was not just one war, but several. Mr. Carp from Pacific Lutheran University supports his ideas in a very clear manner.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Ho Chi Minh
This site from Wikipedia provides a biography of the North Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh. Focuses primarily on his political life. Ho Chi Minh led the independence movement in North Vietnam.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Vladimir Lenin
A detailed article on the life of Vladimir Lenin. Discusses his life before becoming the leader of the Soviet Union, his political accomplishments as a leader and his death.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Continental Army and the Congress
A detailed description of the events in and around the formation and support of The Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress.
Vassar College
Vassar College: The Wars for Vietnam: The Documents
Document excerpts from the years 1954-1973 demonstrating U.S. support of South Vietnam. Includes links to other Vietnam sources.
Other
Stcc: Shays' Rebellion and the Making of a Nation
An extensive site that tells the story of Shay's Rebellion which took place after the Revolution in Massachusetts. Includes historic scenes, artifacts, documents, people, themes and essays, maps, songs and music, a timeline, and videos,...
Other
Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Military Science: Battle of Monmouth
This page begins with a summary of the history behind the battle and goes on to discuss key events in detail with links to maps and leaders in the war along with the military strategy involved.
Other
Boston Massacre Historical Society
The Boston Massacre Historical Society offers a comprehensive overview of the Boston Massacre, from what the massacre was to the trial that followed. The site is punctuated with primary source documents, differing views on the event, and...
Other
British Battles:the War of the Revolution 1775 to 1783
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.
Other
Boston Historical Society: Boston Massacre: Using Images and Documents [Pdf]
A fantastic teacher resource tool for helping students understand the significance of the Boston Massacre as an event that propelled America into a war for independence with England.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Within These Walls
If these walls could talk! Explore American History through one house that has experienced over 200 years of history. This interactive site has pictures of artifacts, primary sources, and music from 1757-1945. Be a detective and guess...