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The American Revolution
This new Web site about the American Revolution has fascinating information about the
war. This site tells the entire story of the Revolutionary War and
the American Revolution.
The Patriot Resource
This American Revolution Web site has a fascinating section on the movie, "The Patriot"
starring Mel Gibson. It also contains a section dedicated to the events of September 11, 2001.
France in the Revolution
Read about France and its contributions to the American Revolution from this work by James Breck Perkins.
This work is a part of the Scholar's showcase on the American Revolution Organization's Web site.
Haym Saloman
Read about one of the American Revolution's financial heroes in this short biography of the man.
The Continental Association (1774)
The first Continental Congress passed a resolution of non importation and non consumption of British
goods as a way of protest against the British colonial administration policies. This document gave
birth to the Continental Association.
Slavery and the American Revolution
This is chapter four of the book "Black Experience in America" by Norman Coombs Ph.D. It
discusses the slavery issue during the American Revolution.
Don't Tread on Me: The Ratttlesnake as a symbol of American Independence
In this interesting article by Chris Whitten you will learn how the Gadsen flag and the rattlesnake
symbol was used to unite the colonies during the struggle for Independence.
The Battle of Blue Licks
Read the official report of this battle by Captain Caldwell at the Loyalist Institute's Web site.
American Independence
Read the speech of Sam Adams given at the State House in Philadelphia on August 1, 1776. This speech is
found at the Douglass Archives Web site.
Public Records of the Colony of Connecticut, 1636-1776
This database contains the Connecticut Colonial Records from 1638 through 1776. A great resource
for researching the state's history.
Join The Signers!
Celebrate the 225th Birthday of the United states by joining the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
American Revolution: Battles and Skirmishes
This interesting and useful Web site contains links to the battles and skirmishes of the American Revolution.
It includes information about the lesser known or studied engagements of the war.
Narrative of Ebenezer Fletcher
Read the account of Ebenezer Fletcher and his experiences at the battle of Hubbardston, Vermont in 1777.
He was only 16 years old when he was captured by the British.
A User's Guide to the Declaration of Independence
This interesting and useful Web site is a guide to the Declaration of Independence. This site is maintained by
the Claremont Institute. Teachers, this site is highly recommended for your classrooms.
Mecklenburg
Declaration of Independence
Did you know that there was a Declaration of Independence, before the Declaration of Independence of the 13
United Colonies? This Declaration of Independence was signed on May 20, 1775, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Read about it here.
The North Carolina Encyclopedia
Learn anything and everything about the state of North Carolina from its history to its state symbols. This
site is maintained by the State Library of North Carolina. It includes information about the American Revolution
and North Carolina's involvement.
The Boston Massacre
This two part article by Martin Kelly, the About.com Guide to American History, examines the Boston Massacre
and the controversy over the guilt or innocence of Captain Prescott.
Orderly Books of the Continental Army 1775-1784
This new Web site contains information for researchers of the American Revolution. It contains a cross-indexed
sampling of nearly 1,000 orderly books.
USHistory.org "Congress of Web sites"
The "Congress of Web sites" are created and hosted by the Independence Hall Association in Philadelphia.
Here you will find all kinds of information and sources about United States history.
Beyond Books
Beyond Books is an online source of educational information designed to assist teachers to bring the
power of the Internet into their classrooms. For more information, see the
FAQ
page on their site.
The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution
The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution was founded in 1895. This makes it the oldest
patriotic organization for America's youth today. On this site you will find information and resources
about the organization and what they do.
Living History Portraits
Artist Michael Sly produces original portraits for reenactors in their uniforms from Ancient to World War II.
These portraits are drawings done in the photographic style.
The Scholar's Showcase
The American Revolution Organization has provided important historical works about the American Revolution.
These resources are perfect for researching the Revolution.
A Relic of the Revolution
Learn what the American prisoners of war faced during the American Revolution from this journal written
by Charles Herbert. This journal was originally published in 1847 and is given to us today by the American
Revolution Organization Web site.
American Revolution Documents in PDA Form
Chris Coulter has created thousands of documents on the American Revolutionary era which are now in
e-book format, and available for download at no cost. Check them out and have fun reading.
Black Loyalist History
This unique Web site has information about the Black Loyalist of the American Revolution. It tells their
story from Lord Dunmore's Proclamation to their evacuation as loyalist refugees to the prejudice they
suffered in Nova Scotia.
Eighteenth Century Resources
This Web site is one of the oldest and most respected sites available on the Internet today.
It is an excellent resource for finding information about the era.
Pennsylvania State Archives
Information and resources of the state can be found here. This particular page is the
manuscript groups section.
Maryland Gazette
From the Maryland State Archives, you can download these documents in PDF format and learn about Maryland's
Press coverage of 18th century events including the American Revolution. These particular documents are
for use in classrooms.
The Lafayette Collection
Located at Cornell University, the Lafayette Collection contains thousands of documents by and about the Marquis de Lafayette.
WWW History Servers
This site offers information on history servers found on the Internet. A good place to start for historians
who need research help.
Hudson Bay Company Archives
This archive owned by the government of Manitoba, contains information and resources for the history
of Western and Northern Canada and Western United States.
George Washington Papers
This is the home of the Washington papers at the Library of Congress. This first release includes forty-one
letter books (about 8,000 pages). Document types include correspondence, letter books, commonplace books, diaries,
journals, financial account book
American Plantations and Colonies Ships Index
This archive contains information about the ships that came to America from 1538 to 1825. A great place to
start for researchers, Genealogists, and reenactors. This site is maintained by Thomas Langford.
Archive of Thomas Paine Works
This is a collection of Paine's work, including essays that he wrote on the French Revolution.
American Studies Web
Electronic resources relevant to the study of American culture can be found here, including site reviews.
Documents in Military History
From Hillsdale College, this excellent archive of important military documents is useful for primary research
purposes for military historians.
American Defenders of Land Sea & Air
The United States National Parks Service has put together this great Web site about the War for Independence.
Loyalist Institute
Learn about the Loyalists of the American Revolution on this great Web site.
U.S. Navy Historical Center
This is the United States Navy's history Web site. Here you will find information and resources about the
United States Navy and it's history.
"The Unhappy Affair" Haratio Gates and the Battle of Camden
This short essay is an excellent overview about the American defeat at Camden on August 16, 1780,
by John Maas. It describes Gates's problems and weaknesses as a field commander in detail.
Folk Music of the American Revolution
This interesting Web site has folk music of the American Revolution in MIDI format.
The Army Medical Department (1775-1815)
Learn about the Medical Department of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. This was first published in 1981.
The Colored Patriots of the American Revolution
Examine the Black contributions to the American Revolution by reading this classic work by William Cooper. This work
was originally published in 1855.
Corrections to the Limbaugh Essay
James Elbrecht has been studying the Limbaugh Jr. essay "The Americans who Risked Everything" and has
found historical mistakes and has commented upon them. This page discusses the essay in detail and corrects the mistakes.
American Revolution Documents
Examine the documents that were written during the American Revolution. Here you will find the Declaration of
Independence, the United States Constitution and other important documents of freedom.
The Decisive Day is Come: The Battle of Bunker Hill
Here you will be able to read first hand accounts of the battle, look at maps of the area where the battle took
place, view a timeline of events as they unfolded and more.
The American Revolution
This Web site created by H-Net, Humanities & Social Sciences Online, compliments the official companion
site to the PBS Liberty! documentary series.
The American Revolution Forum
On this forum you can discuss all aspects of the American Revolution with others.
Samuel Adams: Man of the Revolution
This Web site is devoted to Samuel Adams, his accomplishments and contributions to the American Revolution.
The Americans Who Risked Everything
In this article by Rush H. Limbaugh, Jr. you will learn about the delegates that signed the Declaration of
Independence. Note that there are historical mistakes in this essay and therefore not to be taken at face value.
What Was The American Revolution
Discover what the American Revolution was from this essay by Richard Bernstein.
Sons of The American Revolution
The SAR site offers information and resources on the American Revolution and the people who were involved.
Maps of The American Revolution
Take a look at these great maps of the American Revolution located at the Philadelphia Print shop Web site.
Note, these maps are for sale.
Daughters of The Revolution
This is an organization that preserves history. The site includes membership eligibility material,
descriptions of early American manuscripts and imprints.
H-Shear
This is a discussion list that talks about Early American history. Visit the Web site for subscription information.
The
Declaration of Independence - A History
A great history of the
Declaration of Independence from the events leading up to the drafting
of the document to the signing to the ways it has been protected since
it was written. A very good resource.
The
American Revolution - a Complete Timeline
A great timeline and
overview of the Revolutionary War with lots of facts, photographs and
information. This is the place to start for information on this period.
Causes
of the American Revolution
At this site you find a vast amount
of information, arranged in an easy to use fashion, about the individual
causes of the American Revolution, from the French and Indian War in
1754 to the first Continental Congress in 1774. This is a very good
resource.
Liberty! The American
Revolution
This is a great site by PBS on all of the aspects
of the "two and a half decades of debate and rebellion, war and
peace" that was the Revolutionary War. The site includes headlines,
timelines, resource material, and lots of information on daily Life in
the Colonies.
American
Revolution
This is a wonderful resource which will help kids
appreciate the American Revolutionary period. The text begins, "It
is nearly night when you arrive at your destination: Boston, Mass.,
1775. Citizens have closed and shuttered their windows, and you notice a
tenseness in the air. One rowdy fellow emerges from a nearby tavern,
talking angrily about the British and Boston Harbor" Here you
will find some different resources presented in a very entertaining
manner.
Revolutionary
War
An easy to use site which includes information about
"the ships and naval equipment, battles, weapons, flags, and famous
people involved in the war". A great place to find information and
illustrations.
Explore
the Amazing World of Early America
This site offers the
opportunity to learn about life in this time period from the media of
the day - its newspapers, maps, magazines and writings. The wealth of
documents include Ben Franklin's "Philadelphia Gazette" and a
map printed in an English magazine showing Washington's defeats. This
site offers a different and very interesting perspective on this period.
The Life of
George Washington
This is a fascinating resource about George
Washington, published eight years his death by David Ramsay, a
"contemporary of Washington, historian Ramsay writes with the
knowledge and insights one acquires only by being on the scene.
Actually, Ramsay was an active player in the momentous events of
America's unfolding drama". It covers Washington's life from his
early years until his death in 1799.
History
at Valley Forge
A great resource for this period of history.
You will find information about the history, the people, a special
section about George Washington and more. A great place to find
information on this time period.
Thomas Jefferson
Online
Did you know that Thomas Jefferson's epitaph describes
him as "Author of the Declaration of American Independence, of the
Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom and Father of the University
of Virginia. This is a wonderful website full of information about this
great thinker, prepared, appropriately by the University of Virginia.
Benjamin
Franklin - An Enlightened American
This is an excellent site
which includes the biography, writings, inventions, quotations, wit,
humor and more about this incredible person. This is a fascinating place
to learn about the events and people of this historic events.
Thomas Paine National
Historical Association
This is a great site dedicated to the
life of "America's greatest revolutionary and journalist".
Here you can learn more about a less well-known figure of the American
Revolution.
Alexander
Hamilton
This is an excellent site covering the biography of
this historical figure, including a collection of his fascinating
writings. This was a person born to fight the American Revolution.
The Birth of a Nation
This is a great site developed by sixth graders which provides
information about the people, places, events and a timeline of this
period.
Loyalist and
British Songs and Poetry
There was another side to this
conflict after all! Here you can get a feeling for the beliefs of those
who chose to fight against the revolutionary army.
Monticello
A fact
filled resource about Thomas Jefferson, his life and times. You will
find great photographs and information about everyday life during this
period.
Women
Were There - The American Revolutionary War
An interesting
site about the role of women in this period. Stating, that
"although the call to arms was for men, several women donned the
uniform of a Revolutionary soldier and fought against the British".
This site covers the fascinating but true stories of the women who
fought "undercover" during the U.S. war for independence.
The
Shot Heard Around the World
Go online and hear the song and
watch the video of the America Rock site about the American Revolution.
The
Boston Tea Party
A good site about this dramatic event, with
links to related events and more about the people involved.
Patrick Henry
Here you will find a straightforward site dedicated to " Patrick
Henry, lawyer, patriot, and orator, was a living symbol of the American
struggle for liberty and self-government".
Betsy Ross
Homepage
This is a great site dedicated to the idea that one
person's actions can make a difference. Here you can learn about this
historical figure and go on a virtual tour of her house. As the
introduction beautifully states, "Betsy Ross sewed the first
American flag. When we view the flag, we think of liberty, freedom,
pride, and Betsy Ross. The American flag flies on the moon, sits atop
Mount Everest, is hurtling out in space. The flag is how America signs
her name."
The Paul Revere House
Here is a fact-filled, entertaining site dedicated to Paul Revere and
the "Midnight Ride". You will also find pages for teachers and
kids and more.
The
Sons of Liberty
This is a simple site produced by elementary
school students. Great for younger kids, especially the poems about the
"Sons of Liberty".
The Loyal
American Regiment
Learn more about a group of colonists who
chose to fight on the side of England and who were "shunned by
former friends and neighbors and forced from their homesSome just
wanted to escape the rebels. Some wanted to fight them. There is always
two sides to every conflict and here you can learn more about the other
side in the Revolutionary War.
King
George, III
A concise biography of the British monarch whose
"commitment to taxing the American colonies to pay for his military
protection" led to the American Revolution. Did you know the
colonists proclaimed independence in 1776, but King George stubbornly
continued the war until 1781!
Clickable
Maps of the Revolutionary War
Here you will find a map of all
of the battle locations of the Revolutionary War which you can click on
to learn more about individual events of this period.
Kids
Page at Valley Forge
Here you will find some excellent
resources for kids to understand this time period including Valley
Forge, Benjamin Franklin and other interesting and fun items such as
"Spy System 1777". Play some online games about the
Revolutionary War, including "Match the Georges" and
"What Are They Saying".
The Road to
Revolution
This is an online game prepared by PBS to test your
Revolutionary War knowledge.
Archeology at Colonial Williamsburg
This is a wonderful site about the study of life during this time
period. Here you will find quizzes, puzzles, games and more about life
in Colonial Williamsburg.
Revolutionary
War Inquiry Web
This is a successful project developed in a
fifth grade class studying the American Revolution which uses the
"collaborative group inquiry approach". The class started by
creating and discussing two "Inquiry Webs" of well-known
figures and major events in the American Revolution.
Historic
Mile Tour Virtual Tour
This is the place to go to tour the
historic points in Philadelphia which relate to this time period,
including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Old City Hall, Congress
Hall, Franklin Court, the Betsy Ross House, Old St. Augustine's Church,
the City Tavern and more! Great photos and information accompany you on
this virtual tour.
Documents, Writings and Speeches
Virginia
Stamp Act Resolutions
Patrick Henry (1765)
The Natural
Rights of Colonists
Samuel Adams (1772)
Declaration
of the Causes and Necessity of taking up Arms
(1775)
Give
Me Liberty or Give Me Death
Patrick Henry (1775)
Jefferson's
Draft of the Declaration of Independence
(1776)
Final
Text of the Declaration of Independence
(1776)
Articles
of Confederation
(1778)
The
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1863)
Documents
- Albany
Plan of Union, 1754
An appeal to Parliament that a governing body be
established especially for the American colonies.
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- American
history hypertext
This site, described as a "hypertext in American
history" and "a www project in collective
writing," has links to hundreds of documents on
Revolutionary-era figures and events.
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- Articles
of Confederation
Here you'll find the complete text of the United States'
first plan of government.
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- Benjamin
Franklin page
This website provides a laudatory examination of
Franklin's life and accomplishments.
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- Bill
of Rights
National Archives site on the U.S. Bill of Rights
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- Boston
Tea Party
This site provides a brief history of the Boston Tea
Party.
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- Constitution
National Archives site on U.S. Constitution
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- Currency
of the Colonies
This site shows examples of currency from each of the 13
colonies. Also included are examples of lottery tickets
and a link to images of coins.
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- Declaration
of Independence
Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28,
1776, the Declaration of Independence is at once the
nation's most cherished symbol of liberty.
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- Declaring
Independence
Drafting the major documents including a time line,
documents, and objects in the exhibition.
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- Flags
from the Colonial Period America
This site shows flags associated with the colonies and
the early United States.
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- Franklin
autobiography
This site includes the Autobiography of Benjamin
Franklin, edited by Charles W Eliot.
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- Franklin
timetable
This site includes a timetable of events in the life of
Benjamin Franklin.
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- Hamilton
biography
This site includes a biography of Alexander Hamilton,
with links to other sites on revolutionary figures and
events.
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- Jefferson
letters
This site contains selected letters of Thomas Jefferson,
1760-1810.
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- John
Adams biography
With links to other sites, this page includes John
Adams' biography and provides a short bibliography.
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- Liberty -
The American Revolution
The PBS companion site to its documentary - Liberty! The
American Revolution
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- Lord
North biography
With links to sites on the Boston Tea Party and other
Revolutionary War sites, this page provides a short
biography of Lord North and context for the
revolutionary conflict.
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- Military
Warrant, 1783
The Virginia Land Office issued this 1783 warrant for
one hundred acres of western land to Moses Wade for his
service in the "Virginia Continental line."
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- Nathan
Hale biography
This page provides a short biography of Nathan Hale.
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- Patrick
Henry page
This page contains biographical materials on Patrick
Henry, and the text of some of his orations.
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- Pitt
on Stamp Act
This site provides text for William Pitt's speech on the
Stamp Act.
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- Resolution
of Independence
National Archives site describing document: a July 2,
1776 "resolution" for independence.
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- Revolution
question
This site considers revolution theory and the ways in
which the American Revolution was and was not
revolutionary.
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- Revolutionary
Era Slave Documents
Letters from slaveowners, receipts, maps from
revolutionary era.
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- Revolutionary
War Flags
Examples of the various flags used during the American
revolution e.g., Stars and Stripes, Don't tread on me,
Betsy Ross
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- Revolutionary
War sources
Provided by the Revolutionary War Website, dedicated to
organizations involved in re-enacting battles from the
war, this site provides links to pages on Ben Franklin,
George Washington, Nathan Hale, and other 18th century
sources.
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- Slavery
Letters
Text and paraphrase of letters from slaveowners in the
age of the revolution
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- The
Battles at Saratoga
Site dedicated to to what many consider to be one of the
most decisive battles in world history.
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- The
Federalist Papers
Unabridged online version of this important document by
Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
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- The
History of the Star Spangled Banner
An indepth look into the history of the Flag, and the
events which led to Francis Scott Key to compose what
eventually became the American national anthem.
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- The
Shot Heard 'Round the World
A mural and text dedicated to the battle which sparked
the American Revolution. This site is geared primarily
toward elementary students.
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- Time
Line 1764-1775
Time Line of events in the colonies in the Age of
Revolution, 1764-1775.
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- Townsend
Duties
This page is a short history of the context behind the
Townsend Acts.
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- Treaty
of Paris
The text of the 1763 Treaty of Paris is contained in
this site.
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- Washington
Papers
Accessible at the site are both letters written to
Washington as well as letters and documents written by
him.
Maps
- European
Possessions on North American Continent, 1783
This map shows Spanish and British possessions in
North America, as well as territories belonging to the
new United States.
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- Hall
of Presidential Portraits
National Portrait Gallery - Hall of Presidents
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- Location
of Native American Tribes, 1783
This map shows the location of Native American
Tribes on the eastern side of the Mississippi River in
1783.
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- Massachusets
Bay, 1776
This site contains "Bowles's Map of the Seat of
War in New England, 1776."
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- Revolutionary
America Maps
This site run by the University of Georgia Libraries
contains 15 maps of the American states during the
Revolutionary War era.
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- Revolutionary
Georgia
This site run by the University of Georgia Libraries
contains Revolutionary War-era maps of Georgia.
Images
- Boston's
Old State House
Site of the infamous 'Boston Massacre' and of the first
Boston reading of the Declaration of Independence
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- Fort
Ticonderoga
Site of first American victory in revolution
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- George
Washington's Military Sword
A full color photograph of General Washington's
hanger-type battle sword, as displayed in the
Smithsonian.
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- John
Adams Portrait
National Portrait gallery - John Adams
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- National
Portrait Gallery
"The Age of Revolution" portrait gallery.
Complete with Bios and portraits of individuals involved
with the American revolution.
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- Soldiers
in Snow
A re-creation of an American revolutionary brigade in
winter
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- The
Gunboat 'Philadelphia'
A photograph of the gunboat Philadelphia in the
Smithsonian Institute
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- Thomas
Jefferson Portrait
National Portrait Gallery - Thomas Jefferson
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- Washington
Presidential Portrait
National Portrait Gallery - Washington's presidential
portrait
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- Washington
at War
National Museum of American History's page dedicated to
George Washington-related revolutionary war equipment.
Syllabi
- American
history outline
An on-line syllabus of American history is provided at
this site. Its first three entries, "The Colonial
Period," "The War of Independence," and
"The Formation of National Government," each
have links to many sites containing documents,
biographies, and accounts of events relating to the
Revolutionary era.
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- Origins
of slavery
This syllabus is on the origins and nature of new world
slavery, a two-week seminar.
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- Undergraduate-course
syllabus
A course on "Revolutionary America" taught by
Professor J. Williams of Middle Tennessee State
University.
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- Undergraduate-course
syllabus
A course on "Revolutionary America and the Early
Republic" taught by Professor G. Kornblith of
Oberlin College.
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- Undergraduate-course
syllabus
A course in "Anglo-American Political Culture,
1600-1750," taught by Professor N. Key of Eastern
Illinois University
Educational
- Bibliography--Letters
of John and Abigail Adams
List of sources to locate primary materials (letters) of
John and Abigail Adams
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- Bibliography--Women
and Revolution
A list of secondary sources which appear suitable for
undergraduate reading.
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- Bibliography--Women
and Revolution
Reading lists which appears suitable for undergraduate
reading.
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- Virtual
Tour of Historic Philadelphia
Visit the Independence Hall and other historic sites via
the Web.
American
Revolution @ HistoryChannel.com
Resource sells documentaries on the war and offers a series of
related articles.
American
Revolution.org
Outfit assembles scholarly and local analysis, as well as
providing over a thousand links.
Virtual
Marching Tour
Resource covers the battles and the people of the war.
Liberty!
The American Revolution
PBS Online provides insight into all aspects of the conflict and
life surrounding it.
American
Revolution Homepage
Comprehensive timeline accompanied by photographs.
The
Revolutionary War
Hypertext accounts examine political and military events; provide
biographies and quotes; sample writings of the time.
Journey
Towards Freedom
Reference tool and discussion forum designed by ThinkQuest,
featuring an illustrated tour of historical sites.
The
History Place
Textual rendering of significant events of the conflict in the
form of a series of detailed timelines.
Encyclopedia
Brittanica
Survey account of the war offers links, photographs, summaries and
maps.
Internet
Modern History Sourcebook
Fordham University resource provides links to historical documents
connected with the conflict.
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