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The Brothers Judd: A Bell for Adano (1944)
This site is provided for by The Brothers Judd. An independent reviewer comments on the plot and theme of this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The review is brief, and readers are invited to comment on it.
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Global Issues: Conflict Between Ethiopia & Eritrea
This resource provides a historical background to the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea in which Eritrea has gained their independence. Includes some nice maps.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: The Continental Congress
Kids learn about The Continental Congress meetings; major events in the American Revolutionary War.
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Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776
Thomas Jefferson had the task of writing the Declaration of Independence amongst the tense climate of the Revolutionary War. This site by EyeWitness to History details information surrounding the writing of this great document.
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Indian Support Was Lent During World War One
A detailed and insightful article which examines the colonial rule of the British in India. The author explores the origins, the Indian independence movement, how the British gave up India and more.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: American Revolution: Free Labor in the American Revolution
An essay on the make-up of the Continental Army. Soldiers came from the craftsman and laborer class. Read about the effect of their fight on the "American Revolution."
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Patriots and Loyalists for Kids
History Questions: Patriots and Loyalists Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The Battle of Lake Champlain
This essay describes the battle of the weak against the strong at Lake Champlain. Benedict Arnold, at that time a heroic commander, was the victorious commander.
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: Philip Winwood
This ebook version of Robert Neilson Stephens's "Philip Winwood" has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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The Role of Camp Followers in the American Revolution
This article, written for re-enactment newsletters, tells of women as camp followers in the American Revolution. There is an extensive bibliography included.
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The Battle of Princeton
The Battle of Princeton follows the Battle of Trenton in the New Jersey Campaign. Read a detailed history of the event here.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Texas Revolution
Overview and detailed facts about the Texas Revolution that resulted in the establishment of the Republic of Texas.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Source: Patriot Women
Women served the American revolutionary cause as well as men. Use these lesson plans to make students aware of important women during that era using the "discuss and predict" method.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Boston Massacre
Kids learn about the Boston Massacre when British soldiers in Boston opened fire on a group of American colonists killing five men. Take a quiz at the end to see what you learned!
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: William Blackstone (1723 1780)
A thorough biography of Sir William Blackstone. Blackstone is a recognized lawyer born in England and played an integral part of the development of the common law legal system in the United States during the Revolutionary War, and the...
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The American Revolution 1775 1777
Article on the American Revolution between 1775-1777, beginning with a discussion summarizing events preceding the point of war to the move for independence. Link to primary source documents.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Calixto Garcia
Calixto Garcia e Iniguez (August 4, 1839 - December 11, 1898) was a general in three Cuban uprisings, part of the Cuban War of Independence: Ten Years' War, the Little War and the War of 1895.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Hidalgo Castello
Hidalgo Castello was a Mexican Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary rebel leader. He is regarded by most Mexican people as the "Father of the Country" and was founder of the Mexican War of Independence movement which fought for...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Eastern North America, 1812
A map of eastern North America in 1812 subtitled 'The War of Independence and the War of 1812-1814.’ The map is color-coded to show the territories of the original thirteen colonies, the territory to the west that was ceded to the...
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Armand Louis De Goutant Lauzun
Armand Louis de Gontaut, Duc de Lauzun, later duc de Biron, (April 13, 1747 - December 31, 1793) was a French soldier and politician, known for the part he played in the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary Wars.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charles Gravier Vergennes
Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes (December 20, 1717-February 13, 1787) was a French statesman and diplomat. His rivalry with the British, and his desire to avenge the disasters of the Seven Years' War, led to his support of the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General James Clinton
(1736-1812) American soldier that fought un the Frencs and Indian War and became a general during the War of Independence.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Maximo Gomez
A general in the Ten Years' War and Cuba's military commander in that country's War of Independence.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Maximo Gomez
Maximo Gomez y Baez (November 18, 1836 in the Dominican Republic - June 17, 1905 in Havana, Cuba) was a Major General in the Ten Years' War (1868-1878) and Cuba's military commander in that country's War of Independence (1895-1898).
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