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Include lessons about local and global conflict in your classroom
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Big Cypress Shootout
Seminole Warriors and US Soldiers Reenact Historic Battle from 1830's
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Confederate Goliath - DVD
Civil War Battle at Fort Fisher featuring James Robertson
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Describes the area that came to be known as Valley Forge and explains its place in the war. Includes an in-depth look at George Washington, as well as activities just for kids.
www.ushistory.org
Liberty! The American Revolution
Official online companion to the PBS series features a potpourri of interactive information on the war, timelines, a revolutionary game, and video clips from the series.
www.pbs.org
American Revolution: A Revolution?
Essay examines whether the American conflict was a true revolution.
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Amazing Women in War and Peace
Tells the stories of Deborah Samson, Anne Bailey, and other women who took part in the war.
userpages.aug.com
History Central: Revolutionary War
Examines the causes of the conflict, as well as major battles and events. Also includes teacher's guide.
www.multied.com
Short lessons complete with timelines, activities, and related quizzes.
www.mce.k12tn.net
The History Place: American Revolution
A timeline of significant events with brief descriptions of each.
www.historyplace.com
Timeline charts major events and includes links to related articles written by students.
www.alexandriacentral.org
Click2History: Highlights of the American Revolution
Portrays the American Revolution through original documents, annotated maps, contemporary drawings and paintings.
www.click2history.com
Tells the story of the brave men and women who settled by the Watauga River before the American Revolution in what is now east Tennessee
www.steveholder.com
Fifth graders write about the start of the Revolution, major battles, the end of the war, and the Declaration of Independence.
library.thinkquest.org
Introduces the heroes, the battles, victories and defeats, and the culture of the colonies. Interactive game also players to experience life as a minuteman.
library.thinkquest.org
Encarta Encyclopedia: American Revolution
Article provides historical background, an overview of the conflict itself, and a brief look at how a new nation was formed.
encarta.msn.com
The American Revolution for Kids
Historical project created by the students at Pocantico Hills School. Includes a pictorial timeline and essays written by the children.
www2.lhric.org