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| Advantages And Disadvantages--Part of a larger outline of the American Revolution. Discusses the strengths and weaknesses of each side. |
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| American Revolution--Encarta Encyclopedia provides a detailed overview of the Revolutionary War era. Content includes a focus on the colonies in America, events leading up to the war, the war itself, and the creation of a new national government in the United States. Additional links throughout article. |
| American Revolution--Provides a good description of the American Revolution with statistics and links to battle descriptions. |
| American Revolution--Learn about the causes of the American Revolution, the First Continental Congress, the war itself and its aftermath. Many links within lead to additional information on the topic discussed. Revolutionary War Revolutionary War The American Revolution--Learn about the Boston Massacre, the colonial era, the Declaration of Independence and more with timelines and text. |
| American Revolution--Find information AND fun at KidsKonnect! Read biographies of the major players, see maps of the battles, learn about the history of the Liberty Bell, and much more! |
| American Revolution--This Web site examines the issues that led to the American Revolution. Descriptions of major battles, and a look at the outcome of the war are also included. Links to topics within text are given. |
| The American Revolution: Lighting Freedom's Flame--Take a virtual tour of Revolutionary War parks, explore a time line of events, and learn about the aftermath of the American Revolution. |
| The American Revolutionary War--This fun, illustrated article tells you all you need to know about this famous war, from an easy-to-understand point of view. |
| American Revolution - Revolutionary War--Read the documents, learn about the people, experience the battles and explore the places that shaped the revolution. |
| American War Of Independence 1775-1783--Offers links to general history, causes of the American War of Independence, battles, casualties, and more. |
| American Revolution: An Overview 1775-1782-- Part of a larger web site that deals with the American Revolution with a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the colonial and British forces. Quite in depth and covers a lot of material. I would scroll down to the section pertaining to my report. |
| American Revolution Home Page--Timeline, battles, Betsy Ross, Bill of Rights, Constitutional Convention, Continental Army, The Long Knives, The Loyalists, Flags, African-Americans, etc. |
| The American Revolution Home Page: The Continental Army--This site offers a detailed description of the American Revolution's Continental Army, led by George Washington. Includes pictures of soldiers at different ranks and their respective uniforms. |
| American Revolution Pictures--A great selection of American Revolution pictures, clipart and maps from Classroom Clipart. |
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American Turtle--Did you know that they
had a submarine during the American Revolution? Well they did!
find out about the American Turtle, its first mission and see
a diagram of what it looked like.
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| A Biography Of America--Tracks American history from the arrival of the earliest European explorers through the late 20th century. |
| Birth Of A Nation--Includes information on the causes of the war, battles and main events, and biographies of participants. |
| Boston Massacre Research--An extensive site which examines all facets of the Boston Massacre. Has links to primary documents and other resources. |
| Boston Tea Party--An eyewitness account of the Boston Tea Party by George Hewes, a colonist who participated in the event. Boston Tea Party--Encarta Encyclopedia provides a brief overview of what is now referred to as the Boston Tea Party in which a group of Boston citizens protested the British tax on tea imported to the colonies in 1773. The Boston Tea Party |
| Causes And Early Troubles--Discusses a few of the main causes of the American Revolution including the Stamp Act, the Townshend Acts, and the Boston Massacre. Provides links to further information. |
| Causes Of The American Revolution--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. Key Events & Causes: War of 1812--Chart of the events that lead to the war. |
| The Currency Act--Gives brief background information on the act. |
| 1776-1783: Diplomacy Of The American Revolution--This State Department Web site tells the story of American diplomatic efforts during the Revolutionary War. Benjamin Franklin and others sought to win support for the American cause abroad. |
| Drums Along The Mohawk--The New York frontier in the American Revolution, 1775-1783. A survey of the patriot and loyalist New Yorkers, their homes, and the major events of the war in the valley. |
| Early America--"As you browse through these pages, you will find it easier to understand the people, places and events of this significant time in the American experience." |
| The Early America Review--Online magazine with numerous articles about the American Colonies and everyday life. Great resource for individual accounts with magazine-style writing. The winter-spring issue had some great information on Benedict Arnold. |
| Establishing Order In The American Army--Description of techniques used to create discipline in the Colonial Army by General von Steuben. Also a link to a short biography of General von Steuben. |
| Famous Moments In American History : Declaration--Watch this movie that explains why the Declaration of Independence was written and why it was important. Short but very Cool! |
| The Formation Of A National Government--Fantastic resource which includes, state constitutions, articles of confederation, problems of expansion, constitutional convention, ratification of the Bill Of Rights, and more. |
| Frontier Forts In The American Revolution--Visit this site to learn about the important role frontier forts played in the American Revolution. These forts offered American colonists refuge from British forces or American Indian war parties. |
| The History Place: American Revolution--Timeline covering the years 1784 to 1790. Important events starting with the Treaty Of Paris and ending with the voting of placement for the nations capital. Several links are within text. Conflict And Revolution -1775 to 1776--Continues the timeline starting with Gage being ordered to control the colonists to the winter of 1776. An Unlikely Victory 1777 To 1783--Begins with the defeat of the British at Princeton through Washington resigning his commission. A New Nation 1784-1790--Last section in the timeline where the American Revolution officially ends through the location of the national capital being selected by Washington. |
| Indians And The American Revolution-- Essay on the Native American role in the American Revolution. |
| LIBERTY! The American Revolution--Northwest Corporation and PBS Online have created this online companion to the series of documentaries called LIBERTY! The American Revolution. The progress, setbacks, and successes of the American Revolution are organized as six newspaper articles in the "Chronicle of the Revolution" section with many additional pages on related topics. For facts on daily life in the colonies, global events at the time of the American Revolution, and the American and British militaries, use the clickable image maps in "Perspectives on Liberty." Read about newly naturalized citizens in "Liberty Today" and use "The Road to Revolution" game to test your knowledge. |
| The Loyal American Regiment--Brief history of a New York regiment that was loyal to England during 1777-1783 shows us that Beverley Robinson, childhood friend of George Washington, was a leader in the fight against the Patriots. Many of his tenants and friends were counted among the soldiers known as Tories or traitors. |
| The Loyalists--A short article examining the number of Loyalists or "Tories" in America during the Revolutionary War and how their support of the British affected the wartime situation. |
| Origins Of The Revolution--See how it all began in this series of fun, interesting stories. You can even take a quiz to reinforce what you learned! |
| Outline Of American History/The Road To Independence--Fantastic resource that describes the major events leading up to the Revolutionary War. Includes financial policies of Britain, colonial reactions, and information about the war. |
| Prelude To War--Provides an outline detailing the various events which led up to the Revolutionary War. Revolution Begins--Information and pictures about the American Revolution. |
| The Revolutionary War: A Journey Towards Freedom--Designed as "an online reference tool and a forum for discussion on American History around the time of the Revolution (1763-1810)" this site offers an illustrated tour of Valley Forge and Washington's Crossing, a Fun Zone with games and word searches. |
| Shays's Rebellion--Learn more about this famous uprising. Shays's Rebellion--Several encyclopedia articles on this rebellion. |
| Stamp Act--A brief history. The Stamp Act--This site features an article about the Stamp Act. Click within the timeline! |
| Sugar Act--Contains entire text of original Sugar Act. Very detailed, describing exact taxes on specific goods and punishments for not complying with this law. |
| Sugar And Stamp Act--Two of the major events commonly regarded as preludes to the American Revolution were the enactment of the Sugar Act (1764) and the Stamp Act (1765), designed to increase British tax revenues. |
| Timeline Of Revolution--Presents a very clear and attractive timeline chart displaying the major dates and events that led up to the American Revolution as well as the major events during the Revolution. Links are provided within and at the bottom. |
| Tea Act, 1773--Notes on the Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, The First Continental Congress, First Battles, Attempted Reconciliation, and The Declaration of Independence. Tea Act 1773--Contains the original act as passed by Parliament in 1773. |
| Townshend Revenue Act--Provides an explanation of the Townshend Duties, the political reasons for them, the opposition to them, and the results. Townshend Act--Encarta Encyclopedia article that briefly discusses the measures passed by the British Parliament in 1767 regarding the American Colonies, known as the Townshend Acts. |
| Treaty Of Paris--Brief description of the peace document that officially ended the American Revolution. Treaty Of Paris - End Of The Revolutionary War--Read the text of the Treaty of Paris. This treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War on September 3, 1783. Treaty Of Paris Of 1763--Read for yourself what both countries agreed to at the end of the war. |
| Understanding The American Revolution And Its People--Learn all about the American Revolutionary War, its causes, and its People. |
| Valley Forge--There is too much to see and do at this site for just one visit. Meet the people who served, the doctors who treated, visit the museum, dispel some myths, read a weather report, solve a mystery, and ask a question. Valley Forge--Yet another site that describes the terrible winter experienced by soldiers of the American Revolution at Valley Forge and the work of Baron von Steuben. |
| Virtual Marching Tour Of The American Revolution--An expansive exploration from Head of Elk, Maryland, through to Valley Forge. The focus of this site is on the Philadelphia Campaign of 1777, which preceded the six-month encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge. Some of the battles covered include Brandywine and Germantown. |
| War Of The American Revolution 1775-1783--"The struggle of the American colonists to achieve independence from the British crown was far more than a simple rebellion. It marked a major point in history where the philosophical, economic, and social values were beginning to change. Click here to learn more about the military elements of this watershed event." |
| Whiskey Rebellion--Find out more about this famous uprising. George Washington's Proclamation On The Whiskey Rebellion--Read the words of the president on this topic. |
| Uniforms Of The American Revolution--This massive database includes images of all American military organizations during the war for Independence along with brief histories of each. Click "Colonial Uniforms" Uniforms Of The American Revolution |
| The War Of Independence--Links to many sites containing documents, biographies, and accounts of events relating to the Revolutionary era. |
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| American Revolution: Battles--Great set of links to the various battles during the American Revolution. Virtual Marching Tour Of The American Revolution--A very cool site! An expansive exploration from the landing at Head of Elk through to the winter at Valley Forge. |
| Battles And Campaigns Of The American Revolution--"The American Revolutionary War possessed some of the most ingenious and novel tactics and strategies in the history of warfare. Learn more about them here in this section on revolutionary battles and campaigns." Revolutionary Wary Battles, Campaigns, And Skirmishes--Full of battle, campaign, and skirmish resources. |
| Battles Of The American Revolution--This is an excellent resource with links to important battles (in chronological order) and Major campaigns and expeditions of the war. Battles Of The American Revolution--A list of sites for the major battles fought during the American Revolution. Great timelines! Major Battles--An essay on each major battle during the war describing aspects and critical points of each confrontation. Named Campaigns Of The Revolutionary War--The U.S. Army lists campaigns of the American Revolution with a short description. |
| Baylor's Massacre--Its mission was to cut off the communication between the Southern and Eastern states. Overkill Road--Brief information about the Baylor's Massacre with additional links below. |
| Brandywine Battlefield--The largest engagement of the Revolutionary War, fought on September 11, 1777. Another site on the Battle Of Brandywine. Battle Of Brandywine--Read about the Battle of Brandywine, based on British past defeat and one commander's embarrassment. Battle Of Brandywine--Good overview and synopsis of battle. |
| Battle Of Brooklyn--This amazing site has everything--a detailed account of the troop movements before, during and after the battle; a map of the battle drawn by British General William Howe, and good analysis of this battle's place in history! Battle Of Brooklyn |
| Brown Bess Musket--The standard arm of the British soldier during the American Revolution was the short land pattern musket, often referred to as the Brown Bess. British Army India Pattern Brown Bess Flintlock Musket India Pattern Brown Bess--Great close up pictures. |
| Battle Of Bennington--The plan was to capture Albany and join with other British forces advancing from New York City and the Mohawk Valley. Battle Of Bennington--Good overview and synopsis of battle. Battle Of Bennington--Another good site. |
| Battle Of Bunker Hill--A concise detailing of this early battle of the American Revolution, accompanied by a pencil sketch map of the first and second attacks. Battle Of Bunker Hill (Breed's Hill)--Another account of the battle. Battle Of Bunker Hill--Good overview and synopsis of battle. Skim to the bottom of page to see a battle map. |
| Battle Of Camden--The Battle of Camden was a tremendous field defeat for Gates' "Grand Army" by the British Southern Army. Battle Of Camden--Read for yourself how the American resistance gave way. Battle Of Camden--Good overview and synopsis of battle. |
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The Battle Of Charleston--Summary of battle with additional links within. Links to pages which provide more detail on the Siege of Charleston. Siege of Charleston--Brief summary containing background information, the siege and the consequences. |
| Battle Of Cowpens--The British lost as many men as they had lost on the crucial day at Saratoga. Another site on the Battle Of Cowpens Battle Of Cowpens--Excellent information! |
| The Battle Of Eutaw Springs--Good overview and synopsis of battle. Eutaw Springs--Information on the last engagement of the war in the Carolinas. |
| Wayne's Victory At Fallen Timbers--See how this brilliant man won this important battle. Battle Of Fallen Timbers--Often referred to as “last battle of the American Revolution” and one of the three most important battles in the development of our nation. Battle At Fallen Timbers Battle At Fallen Timbers |
| The Battle Of Fort Washington--Good overview and synopsis of battle. Battle Of Fort Washington--A great map of the battle as well as brief information. Battle Of Fort Washington--Information includes links to further topics and links at the bottom to other sites. |
| The Battle Of Germantown--Brief account of the Battle of Germantown. It reviews the British taking of Philadelphia, capital of the rebel colonies at the time. The Battle of Germantown 1777--A good map showing the battle and position of armies. Battle Of Germantown--Good overview and synopsis of battle. |
| Battle Of Green Spring--With the British crossing the river, Lafayette saw an opportunity to strike Cornwallis and have a reasonable chance of defeating at least part of his army. Battle Of Green Spring--Good map showing battle. Battle Of Green Spring |
| Battle Of Guilford Courthouse--The Battle of Guilford Courthouse, fought March 15, 1781, marked the beginning of the end of the Revolutionary struggle. Excellent list of links at bottom of page. Battle Of Guilford--Good overview and synopsis of battle. Battle Of Guilford Courthouse |
| Battle AtKings Mountain--The battle, fought October 7th, 1780, proved to be the turning point in the British Southern campaign. Details On The Battle--Find out more about this pivotal Southern battle. Battle At Kings Mountain--Good overview and synopsis of battle. |
| The Battle Of Lake Champlain--Very interesting account of a defeat for the colonies that prevented an end to the war. Battle Of Lake Champlain--Full account of the battle including maps. Battle Of Lake Champlain--Also known as The Battle of Plattsburgh "ended the final invasion of the northern states during the War of 1812. Fought just prior to the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, the American victory denied the British any leverage to demand exclusive control over the Great Lakes and any territorial gains against the New England states." |
| Concord And Lexington--Offers comprehensive information about the battles of Concord and Lexington during the American Revolution. Reports factual data of what happened as well as how many people were injured or killed. Battle Of Lexington--Excellent overview and background, as well as, links to important people and maps. Another Excellent site of the Battle Of Lexington And Concord--Good overview and synopsis of battle. |
| The Battle Of Long Island--Good overview and synopsis of battle. Battle Of Long Island--Good information along with a map and photograph. Battle Of Long Island |
| Battle Of Monmouth--Good overview and synopsis of battle. Scroll to bottom of page for battle maps. Battle Of Monmouth--Contents include an accounting of battle, aftermath, references and additional links. Battle Of Monmouth--Good information on the battle where the famous Molly Pitcher participated |
| Battle Of Moore's Creek Bridge--Though the battle was a small one, the implications were large. The Battle At Moore's Creek Bridge--Good timeline of events that lead up to the battle as well as the battle. Battle Of Moore's Creek Bridge--Includes background information, information on the battle, aftermath results and additional links. |
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The Battle Of Oriskany --Good overview and synopsis of battle. Battle Of Oriskany--Learn more about what is called one of the bloodiest battles in the war. Battle Of Oriskany--Text includes additional links to information. |
| Battle Of Pensacola--Considered to be one of the important Revolutionary War battles even though no Colonists were involved. Battle Of Pensacola--Accounting of the battle in which American forces fought against the British, Spanish and Indians allied with the British. Battle Of Pensacola--Additional links at bottom of page to further information on this battle. |
| Battle Of Petersburg--The battle actually bought a full day's time for Lafayette to entrench his army on the heights of Richmond, and ultimately prevented a second "sacking" of Richmond. Battle Of Petersburg--Great information on this lengthy battle. Battle Of Petersburg--A very nice site with excellent pictures and links within text to further information. |
| Battle Of Princeton--The Revolution now had a chance, morale was improved, and the people once again believed they could stand and face the enemy troops. Battle Of Princeton--Good overview and synopsis of battle. Battle Of Princeton |
| The Battle Of Quebec--Good overview and synopsis of battle. Battle Of Quebec--Good overview of battle. Battle Of Quebec--Good information on the battle and its aftermath. |
| The Battle Of Saratoga--Visit both American and British camps, and look at detail tactics of the Revolutionary War as well as the weapons and history of the actual Saratoga battles. Another site on Battle Of Saratoga (Scroll to the bottom for a list of people who played a major roll in the battle. Battle Of Saratoga--Good overview and synopsis of battle. Scroll to bottom of page for battle maps. |
| The Battle Of Savannah--Good overview and synopsis of battle. The Siege And Battle Of Savannah The Battle Of Savannah--Another informative site. |
| Battle Of Trenton--Part of a campaign against the British forces in NJ. Battle Of Trenton--Good overview and synopsis of battle. Battle Of Trenton--Good information on what lead up to this battle, the battle and its aftermath. |
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The Battle Of White Plains--Good overview and synopsis of battle. Battle Of White Plains Battle Of White Plains |
| Battle Of Yorktown--Washington, who along with Admiral De Grasse can be credited with conducting the exemplary combined and joint military operations in the Yorktown Campaign of 1781. York Town Campaign--A very detailed account of activities during the months leading up to and throughout the siege of Yorktown. Excellent maps and images also supplied. Surrender At Yorktown--Some good background, as well as the famous picture of the surrender. Lots Of Details About Yorktown--Excellent details here! Battle Of Yorktown--Good overview and synopsis of battle. |
| Paoli Massacre--Lots of good information. Paoli Massacre--Additional links at the bottom of page. Paoli Massacre--Good background, battle and aftermath information. |
| The War At Sea--Looks at the importance of naval warfare during the Revolutionary War and its impact upon sea trade. |
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| America's Freedom Documents--Here are the "Freedom Documents" from Early America-- the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. |
| Articles Of Confederation--Complete document. |
| Ben's Guide To U.S. Government--Join your virtual host, Ben Franklin, as he takes you on a tour of the U.S. Government and shows you how it works. This is one of the most fun, informational sites on the Internet. |
| Biographies Of The Signers--This incredible site has biographies of everyone who signed the Declaration. Colonial Hall: A Look At America's Founders--Biographies of all of the founding fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution. Each is approximately one page of text. Signers |
| The Bill Of Rights--Read transcriptions of The Preamble, Amendments 1-10 (the Bill of Rights), and Amendments 11-27 of the Constitution. Bill Of Rights |
| The Cabinet--Some facts on the Cabinet and its history. Constitutional Topic: The Cabinet--Learn more about the history of the Cabinet and see the names of today's Cabinet members. |
| Congress And Laws--Learn all about Congress and how it makes laws. Site also maintains current events approach. Congress.Org--Great site for daily updates of what Congress is doing. You can even find out what committee your local representative serves on! Congressional Quarterly--Keep up with EVERYTHING going on in Congress with this official publication. Kids In The House--Explore the role the Office of the Clerk plays in the U.S. House of Representatives. Learn about the legislative process and its effect on you. Contacting The Congress--Getting through to your congressman or congresswoman is easy at this site. It tells you all about it! |
| The Constitution Of The United States--Read a transcription of the complete text of the Constitution and read biographies of each of the 39 delegates who signed the Constitution. Constitution Of The United States--The document on which our federal laws (and in essence, our society) are derived from. Constitution Of United States--View individual articles and sections of the United States Constitution. |
| Declaration Of Independence--Thomas Jefferson's document served as our country's promise to "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness". Written in 1776, this masterpiece put forth what the Colonists were fighting for, and what this new nation was to stand for. |
| Declaration Of Independence--The document, with picture, biographies of the signers, and Jefferson's account of the writing. |
| The Declaration Of Independence--This site provides a high resolution view of the Declaration and several additional sites for additional information. |
| The Declaration Of Independence: Cry For Freedom--A thorough account of the events and context of the Declaration. |
| Declaring Independence - Drafting the Documents--From the Library of Congress, you can view the real document, read about Jefferson and his writing, and check out the chronology of events. |
| Enactment Of A Law --Library of Congress site about the steps to enact a law in the U.S. Government. |
| Executive Branch: President--The President is the head of the Executive Branch. Learn more about the office, its history, and our Presidents. President Links--Links to the histories and times of the presidents of the United States. Presidents Of The United States--"The biographies of the presidents' give us a clear look into the highs and lows of American history. Learn more about the presidents and the change we faced in the past and challenges yet to come. |
| Federalist Papers--Written in 1787 and 1788 by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay, these 85 essays outlining how our new government would work and why, originally appeared in New York newspapers in order to sway NY voters to ratify the new constitution. |
| The Founding Fathers: Delegates ToThe Constitutional Convention--Biographies of each the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention. |
| Flag Of The United States--Interesting information on the history of our flag, Pledge of Allegiance, Flag Day, how our flag became known as "Old Glory" and more. |
| Great Seal Of The United States--Here you can discover the true story of America's most eloquent symbol and the heritage and hope it reflects back to those who look into it. |
| Historical Documents--Provides access to documents from as early as the pre-colonial period through the present. Included are the Magna Carta, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, and the Emancipation Proclamation. Historic Documents Of The United States--This Web site holds a collection of historic documents relating to the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. Also includes speeches and documents during and after the war. |
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A History Of The Constitution Of The US And Text--Many links to information on the constitution, Declaration Of Independence, and Articles Of The Confederation. |
| House Of Representatives: Official Site--This is the one, the government-approved official site of the House. Websites Of Individual House Members--Want your local representative's website? Search for it here. |
| How A Bill Becomes A Law--Follow a bill, from its introduction to Congress to its signing by the President. Find out about all the steps in between, including the presidential veto and the Congressional override. |
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| Intelligence In The War Of Independence--This CIA Web site examines the intelligence operations of the Revolutionary War. You will learn about the involvement of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and others in such operations. Intelligence In The War Of Independence--"This is the first in a 6 part series being presented on the history of Intelligence Operations during the Revolutionary War. This is how our forefathers did it." |
| Judiciary Act Of 1789--Learn all about the famous act of Congress. |
| Liberty Bell--History, trivia, and a photo essay. |
| Little Known Facts About The American Revolutionary War--At this Web site, you will read little known facts about the Revolutionary War. Learn new information about key figures in the war, important events, and more. |
| The Virginia House Of Burgesses--Read more about this famous first legislative body and the men who served in it. More On The House Of Burgesses |
| An Outline Of American History--Provides information on the Constitution and branches of the government. |
| Patriotic Sites!--Have some fun and celebrate July 4th in style. |
| Second Continental Congress-- Read Encarta's summary of the First and Second Continental Congresses- how the first regressed to a revolutionary movement and the second took the responsibilities of a government fighting a war and trying to unify a new nation. Link to specific British laws, Revolutionary battles, and documents. Suggested sites are listed for further information. |
| Senate: Official Site--Explore history, art, biographies and more. |
| The Supreme Court--Learn about the nation's top court. U.S. Court And Judiciary System--One of the best sites on the Internet for pure information about the Judicial Branch. |
| U.S. Government--Find a large number of links to information about the U.S. Government including information on the CIA, Senate, Supreme Court, White House, Peace Corp, and more. |
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| Alexander McDougall, 1731-1786--A short biography of Alexander McDougall, a member of the Continental Congress who was a leader of the Sons of Liberty and who fought in the Revolutionary War. |
| America's Founding Fathers--Brief biographies of each of the Founding Fathers who were delegates to the Constitutional Convention, arranged by states they represented. |
| Andrew Jackson [1767-1845]--A good biography about the life of Andrew Jackson broken down into sections such as his early life, his political career, his presidency, and his life after retirement. Andrew Jackson--An excellent biography of this historical figure. |
| Baron von Steuben--A brief biography of Baron von Steuben which lists some of his accomplishments throughout his life. Baron von Steuben--Find out more about this most helpful Prussian soldier. |
| Betsy Ross Homepage--A wealth of Betsy and flag information. |
| Biographies--Contains data regarding historical persons related to American History. Revolutionary War Biographies Revolutionary War Biographies |
| Biographies Of America's Leaders--Biographies of 103 founding fathers. |
| Biographical Notes of 1776--Biographical Notes provide brief descriptions of important people during the 1776 era. While they are not as well known as Ben Franklin or Alexander Hamilton they made important contributions to the American Revolution. Listed with last name first! |
| Alexander Hamilton--He was Washington's secretary and aide-de-camp and assumed considerable responsibilities that extended well beyond organizing Washington's communications and affairs. The rise and fall of Alexander Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton--An excellent biography of this historical figure, including a collection of his fascinating writings. The Duel--Why did Hamilton duel with Aaron Burr? Did he really have to? Find the answers to these questions and more. |
| American Heritage Library - The Price They Paid--Have you ever wondered what happened to the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence? According to this anonymous essay, they each paid a heavy personal price to stand up for freedom and the independence of their country. |
| Ben Franklin - Autobiography--Autobiography Of the Politician And Inventor. Benjamin Franklin--Expansive coverage of the singular Franklin. Ben Franklin--An impressive list of links about Franklin. Benjamin Franklin--A wonderful site from the Franklin Institute. An impressive biography dealing with the accomplishments of this multi-faceted creative man, the scientist ,inventor, musician, economist, printer, philosopher and statesman. Benjamin Franklin: A Man Of Many Talents see also Famous Scientists |
| Benedict Arnold: The Making Of A Traitor--Benedict Arnold's performance at the Battles of Saratoga contributed to the American victory there. But a bitter rivalry with his commander helped start Arnold down the road to treason. The Enigma Of Benedict Arnold Benedict Arnold--A very complete biography of the hero turned traitor. |
| Father Of The American Cavalry --Read about this famous Polish count who organized America's first successful cavalry unit. Casimir--A short biography. |
| Charles Cornwallis--This site really gives you the sense of the man and what he was fighting for. |
| Daniel Morgan--List of sites for information on his early life and his military career during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. |
| Daniel Shays--Brief biography of the man who was one of the leaders of the Shays' Rebellion. Daniel Shays Shays' Rebellion--A vivid recreation of the turbulent years after the American Revolution that culminated in Daniel Shays' Rebellion and the framing of the Constitution. |
| Daniel Webster--Learn all about the life of this famous American! Webster-Hayne Debates |
| Ethan Allen History--Brief biography of the Vermont hero who was the guiding spirit in the taking of Fort Ticonderoga, the first Crown property to fall to America. Story Of Ethan Allen |
| Framers Of Freedom--Learn how these New Hampshire seacoast men affected the course of history during the revolutionary war. |
| Francis Scott Key--Tells about the writer of "The Star-Spangled Banner. Lyrics Of The Star-Spangled Banner--Brief history and complete words for all four verses. |
| Francis Marion--Francis Marion was an American revolutionary war hero, nicknamed the "Swamp Fox" by the British because of his elusive tactics. |
| George Grenville--Read for yourself the details of how the economic policies of this man helped create the American Revolution. |
| George Mason--Brief biography of the man who assisted in drawing up the Fairfax Resolves, a document that outlined the colonists' constitutional grounds for their objections to the Boston Port Act. |
| George Washington--Encarta Encyclopedia provides a detailed biography of George Washington. Content includes a focus on his early life and career, as general of the Continental Army, and as president of the United States. George Washington--Excellent site! A very complete biography dealing with before, after and during the War. Use the menu to the left to explore. George Washington: American Hero George Washington And The Crossing Of The Delaware--George Washington's crossing of the ice-filled Delaware River, from Pennsylvania to New Jersey in the dead of night on Christmas, was a desperate gamble that paid off, the kind of victory that energized the American army and the American people. Read more about it. George Washington--See drawings of him, read facts and figures about his victories, etc. |
| Grolier's The American Presidency: George Washington--Provides extensive information on the life of George Washington. It also contains many links to people and issues related to his life, as well as a bibliography of suggested readings. (If you have a pop-up blocker you may have to hold down "control" key to bring up this page) |
| Henry Clinton--See how he went from hero to failure. Henry Clinton |
| Horatio Gates--A listing of several sites where you can find information on Gates. |
| James Madison--Biography with links to key issues and moments. James Madison in the White House. James Madison: His Legacy--This site, from the university that bears his name, has everything on Madison! Read his biography, read his quotes, read his notes of the Constitutional Convention. You could spend hours on this site alone! Biography Of James Madison--Read all about Madison, his early years, his presidency, the War of 1812, and more! The Federalist: A Biography Of Madison |
| John Adams--Presents his participation in the American Revolution. John Adams--Biography, quotes and inaugural address. John Adams: Forgotten Hero |
| John Dickinson--Gives a nice account of the life of Dickinson along with some family history. (May have to use the "Control Key" if you have a pop-up blocker on your computer) John Dickinson--A Dickinson biography and portrait. U.S. Senate Republican Policy Committee--An account of the life of John Dickinson providing biographical information as well as his achievements. A Biography Of John Dickinson (1732-1808)--A biography of Dickinson with related links. A Biography Of John Dickinson 1732-1808--A biography of Dickinson with a portrait and related links. |
| John Hancock--A good biography of Hancock's personal and political life. Hancock, John |
| John Jay--A biography of the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and author of some of the Federalist Papers. Be sure to look at the additional biographical links are at the bottom of the page. |
| John Paul Jones--Father of the American Navy. Another site on John Paul Jones--The man whom Thomas Jefferson later described as "the principal hope of America's future efforts on the ocean" |
| John Langdon--Biography of the man who was influential in both state and national politics. |
| John Rutledge--Brief biography of the elder brother of Edward Rutledge, signer of the Declaration of Independence. |
| King George III: A Biography--Did you know that he was king until 1820, long after the Revolutionary War ended? Find out more about Britain's King. King George III |
| Lafayette: Triumph And Tragedy--Biography of Gilbert du Mottier, known as the Marquis du La Fayette. Marquis De Lafayette Site--This site has a detailed biography and even a sample of his handwriting! |
| Lord North--Read about the life of the famous Prime Minister thought to make an example of Massachusetts by coming down hard on the insurrection there. An example was the Tea Act, which so angered American colonists that they dumped 342 crates of tea into Boston Harbor. |
| Margaret Cochran Corbin--She fought along side her husband and became the first women to receive pension from the United States government as a disabled soldier. |
| Molly Pitcher--A brief biography with photos. Molly Pitcher--Biography of American Revolution heroine Molly Pitcher includes the well-known story of her assistance to soldiers during the Battle of Monmouth. |
| Nathaniel Green--A nice biography of Major General Nathaniel Greene with photos. |
| Captain Nathan Hale Nathan Hale--Here you will find information about Captain Nathan Hale, famous American Revolutionary War patriot and the official Connecticut State Hero. You will also learn about his family and their homestead. Use menu at top to navigate! |
| Patrick Henry--Lawyer, patriot, and orator, was a living symbol of the American struggle for liberty and self-government. You can even listen to Patrick Henrys' famous speech. Patrick Henry--This biography of American patriot Patrick Henry includes color portraits and a short biographic information. Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death--Henry's famous speech. Patrick Henry: Voice of Freedom--Patrick Henry was one of the leading lights of the American Revolution, a voice that would not be silenced until Americans were free and could govern themselves. |
| Paul Revere Biography--Most people know him only for his famous ride to Lexington on the night of April 18-19, 1775. Revere's life, however, was a long and productive one, involving industry, politics, and community service. Paul Revere House - The Midnight Ride--In 1774 and the Spring of 1775 Paul Revere was employed by the Boston Committee of Correspondence and the Massachusetts Committee of Safety as an express rider to carry news, messages, and copies of resolutions as far away as New York and Philadelphia. The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere--Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1863). Paul Revere's Other Ride |
| Richard Henry Lee--Lee was a staunch defender of colonial rights and was aligned with Patrick Henry as a strong opponent of the Stamp Act. An overview of Richard Henry Lees' live. |
| Roger Sherman--Brief biography of the man who was a member on the committees that drafted the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation, as well as those concerned with Indian affairs, national finances, and military matters. |
| Samuel Adams--An American patriot and politician who stirred opposition to British rule in the American Colonies. A much longer biography and history of Adams. The Natural Rights Of Colonists Samuel Adams: Ringleader Of The American Revolution--Nice summary of his life and work. |
| Spies Of The American Revolution--A wonderful site with letters, stories, people, and timelines of spies for the Loyalists and the Patriots. Spy Letters Of The American Revolution--This site contains fascinating stories of espionage during the Revolutionary War. Among the famous spies covered here are John Andre and Benedict Arnold. |
| Thomas Gage--A dispatch given by Gage resulted in the march to Lexington and Concord on the morning of April 19, which resulted in the first engagement of the Revolution. |
| Thomas Paine--A brief biography plus four of his complete works. Thomas Paine--A biography of Thomas Paine with text links to Paine's most famous works and other influential people of his time. Thomas Paine, Common Sense--Common Sense by Thomas Paine. |
| Thomas Jefferson--Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson. Biography of Thomas Jefferson. |
| Life overview of Thomas Jefferson with lots of links to related sites. Monticello, Home Of Thomas Jefferson--Pay a visit to Jefferson's home and learn more about the man and his way of life in the process. Thomas Jefferson Online--"Visit this excellent site done by the folks at PBS. Thomas Jefferson: Voice Of Independence--This article follows Jefferson from boy to man, from lawyer to president. Thomas Jefferson--The man and his accomplishments come alive in this fascinating biography. His Autobiography Thomas Jefferson |
| Women And The American Revolution--"Women in the American Revolution: the role played by female fighters and women at home during the Revolutionary War." |
| Women Soldiers In The American Revolutionary War--Description of women soldiers who fought during the American Revolution. (If you have a pop-up blocker on your computer you may have to hold down the "Control" key to view this page) |
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| Isaac Brock--Learn more about this British general. |
| Battle Of Baltimore--See troop placements, defensive positions, and more. More On The Battle |
| Battle Of Detroit--Find out more about this embarrassing American defeat. Fall Of Fort Detroit--See just how bad this "battle" really was. |
| Battle Of Horseshoe Bend--Learn more about this important battle. |
| Battle Of Lake Erie--See just how amazing this American victory really was! Oliver Hazard Perry |
| Battle Of New Orleans--Brief biography site on Andrew Jackson and the Battle of New Orleans. Battle Of New Orleans |
| Battle Of Plattsburg Bay--Get background, firsthand accounts, and more. The Invasion Of Lake Champlain Battle Of Plattsburg - September 11 1814 War Of 1812 - Era Shipwrecks Of Lake Champlain--Features several shipwrecks of Lake Champlain’s War of 1812. |
| Battle Of River Raisin--This site contains information about the Battle of River Raisin, and includes the names of Kentuckian officers and privates who fought in it. |
| Battle Of The Thames River--Learn about this famous American victory. |
| Battle Of Tippecanoe Creek--This site's information is based directly on eyewitness accounts of the battle. Tippecanoe Battlefield--Contains historical information about the Battle of Tippecanoe, which was fought between Tecumseh's brother, The Prophet, and General Harrison's troops. When Tecumseh returned to this battle site months after it had ended, he made a decision to fight with the British troops. |
| Battle Of Washington--Brief information on the battle. British Account Of The Burning Of Washington Burning Of The Capitol: August 24, 1814--"After the British set fire to Washington D.C., on August 24, 1814, there was talk that perhaps the seat of government would move to Philadelphia. This site contains all the details of the fire, images of the original Capitol building, and lists important documents that were saved. " |
| Battles Of The War--Information about the major battles of the War of 1812. War Of 1812: Major Battles |
| Chesapeake--This site gives information about the Chesapeake ship, which was fired upon when its captain refused to allow the British to search it for deserters. |
| Federalist Party--"The Federalist Party, mostly comprised of New England shippers, were opposed to going to war with the British. This site contains a brief history of the party and its dissolution following the War or 1812." |
| Fort Mackinac--Learn more about the British capture of this American fort. Mackinac Island History--History of this island. |
| Fort McHenry--Excellent site has lots to offer, including history and a virtual tour! Fort McHenry National Monument And Historic Shrine--This official site gives you great pictures and a good overview of the fort and its history. |
| Hamilton And Scourge Project--"Learn about the ships, Hamilton and Scourge, which capsized during the War of 1812. You will also learn about the history of the war and battles that were fought. " |
| William Hull--Learn about this infamous American. |
| William Henry Harrison--After leading the Battle of Tippecanoe, William Henry Harrison became brigadier general of the army, and during the Battle of Thames he allegedly killed Tecumseh. |
| Key Events And Causes Of The War--See just how amazing this American victory really was! |
| Jean Lafitte: Gentleman Pirate Of New Orleans--"He has been called "The Corsair," "The Buccaneer," "The King of Barataria," "The Terror of the Gulf," "The Hero of New Orleans". At three separate times, US presidents have condemned, exonerated and again condemned his actions. He is known for his piracy in the Gulf of Mexico, and lauded for his heroism in the Battle of New Orleans." Jean Laffite, Enigma And Legend Privateers And Chassier--"During the War of 1812, President James Madison attempted to overcome the small size of the US Navy by issuing Letters of Marquee and Reprisal to private ship owners." Privateering During The War Of 1812 |
| Dolley Madison, The White House, And The War Of 1812--"The White House Historical Association provides interesting information about Dolley Madison with regard to a letter she wrote during the War of 1812 and the portrait of George Washington she rescued from the White House. You will also find a brief history of the War of 1812 and James Madison." |
| Niagara To Stoney Creek--A brief history of the Battle of Stoney Creek. |
| Star-Spangled Banner And The War Of 1812--"The Defense of Fort McHenry," the title soon was changed to "The Star-Spangled Banner." Learn how this came about. You will also learn about how Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the United States National Anthem. |
| Shawnee In The War Of 1812--Learn about the Indian roles in the War of 1812. Tecumseh's Revenge War of 1812 and Tecumseh see also Battle Of Tippecanoe see also Tecumseh |
| Super Frigates--Describes the US ships that proved so effective in the War of 1812. |
| Treaty Of Ghent Ends War--Brief information! |
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War Of 1812--Our
national anthem began as a poem celebrating a battle during the War of
1812. The song is better known than the war. What was the fight about?
Why would a country as young as ours become involved in another war
against Britain?
The
War Of 1812--Find
out more about the second war between the United States and Great Britain.
The War Of 1812: Another American Victory--The
War of 1812 has often been called the Revolutionary War Part II. And in
many ways, it was just that. This fun, illustrated article examines the
causes, battles, and aftermath of the war.
The War Of 1812--Great
site gives you the story as never before, including maps, articles,
first-hand accounts, and more. Provides
brief biographies of British, American, American Indian, and
Canadian individuals involved in the war. It also has paintings and etches
of a variety of people, maps, and forts. A link about little known facts,
and a quiz are also included. In English and French.
The War Of 1812--Explore
the War of 1812. Here you will learn about the causes of the war, the
people involved, and the battles that were fought. You will also find a
time line of events.
War Of 1812--A
brief overview of the War of 1812 as it pertained to Ohio county. You will
also learn about the Battle of Tippecanoe, the Battle of Lake Erie, the
Battle of the Thames, and the Treaty of Ghent. Links To The War Of 1812 War Of 1812-1814--Great links to weapons, battles, forts, treaties, etc. see also Napoleon |
| A Short Chronology, The War Of 1812 In The Northwest--This searchable database contains a time line of detailed events that transpired in the Northwest from 1812-13, such as Hull's Campaign and the massacre at Fort Dearborn. You can also search the database for the War of 1812, and find links to images and summaries. |
| War Hawks--Get some background on the people who wanted the War of 1812. |
| Weapons Of The War Of 1812--A look at the weapons used during the War of 1812. The site describes everything from muskets to artillery along with pictures of the weapons. |
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