Library of Congress
Loc: The American Revolution Began April 19, 1775
This is an interesting site explaining the beginning of the American Revolution. Read all about the communication system that signaled the beginning of the war.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: The Philadelphia Campaign the Battle of Trenton
Examine the people and events surrounding the Battle of Trenton in this detailed account of Pennsylvania history. Included in this site are links to audio and pictorial images of this era.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The War Experience: Soldiers, Officers, and Civiliams
It's a miracle American won the American Revolution. Read about the difficulty in raising and maintaining a professional fighting force. Also find out about the antagonism between the soldiers and civilians. Congress seemed unwilling to...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Rise and Fall of Newburgh Conspiracy
This is a discussion of the economic reasons for the 1783 Newburgh Conspiracy, a plot by some of the officers in the Continental Army. The site summarizes the events of the conspiracy.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Nicholas Gilman 1755 1814
Member of a distinguished New Hampshire family and second son in a family of eight, Nicholas Gilman was born at Exeter in 1755. He received his education in local schools and worked at his father's general store. When the War for...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Nathanael Green (1742 1786)
General Nathanael Greene was commander of the Southern Department of the Continental army and a respected leader that helped America win the Revolutionary War. Here you can read about his early life, military career, the Southern...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Valley Forge Fa Qs: Baron Von Steuben Drill
Read about the military training Baron von Steuben gave the Continental Army at Valley Forge.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Weapons of War: Guilford Courthouse
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.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Allies in War, Partners in Peace
Learners will develop digital picture book telling the history of the Oneida People at Valley Forge.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: George Washington
Explore the life of George Washington (1732-1799 CE) through this site.
Read Works
Read Works: u.s. Presidents John Adams
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about John Adams, the second president of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
PBS
Pbs: Liberty!
This site from PBS provides background information on the Revolutionary War, along with a photo essay and game.
Digital History
Digital History: The Threat of a Military Coup
A brief discussion of the Newburgh Conspiracy, a threat for soldiers to take over the government because of the Confederation Congress' failure to pay them.
Black Past
Black Past: Lafayette, James Armistead (1760 1832)
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!
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe
This site gives a biography of President James Monroe. From the left-hand toolbar, select information about his life before presidency, campaigns and elections, and also domestic affairs. Links to the first lady, cabinet members , and...
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
American Revolution: Military Journal of James Thacher m.d. From 1776 to 1783
The original text of the "Military Journal, During The American Revolutionary War from 1776 to 1783" written by James Thacher on his observations of the events of the revolutionary period.
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: The Execution of Nathan Hale
Features background details on Nathan Hale and a narrative on what led to his execution in 1776.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Alexander Martin
An entry on the life of Alexander Martin, who served briefly in the Continental Army. He was later tried for cowardice, was acquitted but resigned shortly afterward. This did not hurt his political career, however. He was a delegate to...
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Other
Campaign Journal of a [Colonial] Militiaman
Some excerpts from the Journal of William Houston written during the American Revolution. Houston served in the Continental Army and would later serve as a delegate from New Jersey to the Constitutional Convention.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Valley Forge
Kids learn about Valley Forge. The place where George Washington and the Continental Army spent the winter during the Revolutionary War.
Library of Virginia
Virginia Memory: Land Survey by George Washington
What was one of George Washington's first jobs? American history tends to focus on George Washington as a leader of the Continental army during the Revolution, and as our nation's first president. Less emphasis has been devoted to...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1754 1800: Lexington and Concord
AN overview of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
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...