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Colonial Williamsburg: George Washington in Williamsburg
This site explores George Washington's visits to the city of Williamsburg, Virginia. Content includes information on whom he visited, as well as personal elements of his life.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Gardening in the 18th Century
Site offers young scholars the opportunity to design their own gardens. Several disciplines can be used through this imaginative group instructional activity.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Kids Zone: Brickmaker Build Up
Learning game in which students follow directions to put the activities in order in the timeline to see how the fascinating process and art of brickmaking.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Merchant Match Up
Match these Historic Area establishments with their appropriate signs.
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Portrait of George Washington
Historical information on famous painting of George Washington by Pearle, with interactive features to click and learn meaning behind items in the portrait and links to an in-depth history of the painting as well as virtual visit to the...
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: The Bill of Rights
Take a close look at the United States Bill of Rights, the ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. It was written a long time ago-1791. Move your cursor over the picture below to see if you can read the rights given to American citizens.
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: War and Upheaval
Follow the trajectory of the Revolutionary War through this synopsis that is broken down into five themes. Read about the Declaration of Independence, the turning points of the war, other countries that supported the war, and how...
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Continuing Revolutions
America was victorious in the Revolutionary War, but now faced a slew of problems while trying to set up our new nation. Study how we attempted to solve the problems of establishing a government, forming our economy, meeting the needs of...
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Nathanael Greene (1742 1786)
Nathanael Greene was one of the most effective generals in the Revolutionary War despite having no formal military training. Follow his amazing accomplishments in the Revolutionary War and find out which inherent qualities made him such...
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Colonial Williamsburg: Apothecary Shop
This site gives you an idea of what you might find in a colonial Apothecary Shop. Don't know what that is? Even better, go visit the shop of Pasteur & Galt.
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Colonial Williamsburg: The Geddys Family of Tradesmen
Links provide you with the story of one colonial silversmith's family. The occupation and impact on family is discussed.
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Our American Revolution: The American Revolutionary Cities
The major cities in colonial America played a huge role in preparing for the Revolutionary War, both in terms of ways of governing and philosophy. Read about Philadelphia, Williamsburg, New York, and Boston and the events in those cities...
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Colonial Williamsburg: Captain John Smith
An article about Captain John Smith, originally published in the "Colonial Williamsburg Journal." Provides a detailed look at the myth and the reality that surround Smith's life and writings. Contains extensive quotes and analysis from...
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Colonial Williamsburg: A Summary of the 1765 Stamp Act
From the Colonial Williamsburg website, a great summary of the crisis caused by the British attempts to enforce the Stamp Act in the American colonies.
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Colonial Williamsburg: George Washington
This site takes a look at George Washington, and the role he played in dertermining the future of the colonies. Content includes a biography, the time he spent in Williamsburg, his two inaugural addresses, an excerpt from a children's...
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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: Pardon or Pillory
Guess the letters in the words to save the colonist from the pillory. This play on hangman reviews historical vocabulary.
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Colonial Williamsburg: History: Kids: Declaration of Independence
Site in which students can zoom in on the actual Declaration of Independence document.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry
Biographical note on Patrick Henry, the lawyer, patriot, orator, and symbol of the American struggle for liberty and self-government during the American Revolution.
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College of William & Mary: Williamsburg Heritage Dancers
This page contains instructions for popular English country dances performed during the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions
Original text of the four resolutions proposed by Patrick Henry and adopted by the House of Burgesses. Although five resolutions were originally accepted, only four resolutions were finally adopted.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Richard Henry Lee
This is a brief, chronological history of the important events in the life of Richard Henry Lee. Provides good information and links.
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Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry
This site provides biographical information about American lawyer, patriot and orator, Patrick Henry. At the bottom of the page, you will also find a link to the text of Henry's famous "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech.
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American History: Biographies: John Blair 1732 1800
Scion of a prominent Virginia family, Blair was born at Williamsburg in 1732. He was the son of John Blair, a colonial official and nephew of James Blair, founder and first president of the College of William and Mary. Signer Blair...
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Colonial Williamsburg: Timeline Game: Voting Rights
Test your voting rights knowledge by matching milestones with the year in which they occurred.
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