Some guiding questions: Were the colonists justified in revolting against England? Why or why not? What was the most important battle of the American Revolution and why? How would your life be different if the British had won the Revolution? What was the impact of the Revolution on civilians? What was the role of the French in the American Revolution? George Wouldn't Do It: a research question and lesson plan from the LearningSpace

General Revolutionary War Links: Liberty! The American Revolution - from PBS, very detailed information including video and audio clips, as well as an online game The American Revolutionary War - a timeline with links to people, battles, events, and information The Revolutionary War: A Journey Towards Freedom - a ThinkQuest entry. Contains an illustrated tour of Valley Forge and Washington's Crossing as well as information and games The Revolutionary War - key people, battles, and events (Kim Barnes) From Revolution to Reconstruction - huge American History project Thirteen Originals: Founding the American Colonies Revolutionary War: The Birth of a Nation - causes of the war, battles/main events, and teacher's guide Major Battles and Skirmishes in the American Revolution: 1775-1777 - table includes commanders, force size, and casualties Revolutionary War - links, books, and lesson plans American History - Revolutionary War - articles and information from StudyWorld Committee of Correspondence Documents, Maps, Timelines, Songs, and Flags: Original Early American Documents - includes the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution, and the Bill of Rights Archiving Early America - documents, maps, writings and other information from the 18th century in American History. Internet Modern History Sourcebook: American Independence - links to historical documents Flags of the American Revolution - requires Java-capable browser Folk Music of the American Revolution - downloadable MIDI files Songs of the Revolution Biographies: Americans: American Presidents: Life Portraits - search for John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and more Benjamin Franklin: Glimpses of the Man Native Americans in the American Revolution - Oconostota The Betsy Ross Home Page Baron Von Steuben - Revolutionary War General - from StudyWorld George Washington: First President of the United States Encyclopedia Americana: George Washington - from Grolier's Women of the American Revolution Women Soldiers of the American Revolutionary War - Deborah Samson and others British: General John Burgoyne - from the American Revolution Timeline Earl Charles Cornwallis General Charles Cornwallis - from the American Revolution Timeline Thomas Gage Thomas Gage - thumbnail biography from the InfoPlease Encyclopedia William Howe - thumbnail biography from the InfoPlease Encyclopedia French: The Marquis de Lafayette The British in The American Revolution: The British Army in the American War of Independence - includes information on uniforms, pay, strength, size, songs, and much more. The British - information on the British Regiment including life, clothing, recruitment, and bibliographies Maryland Loyalism and the American Revolution - also includes songs and poetry Student Web Sites and Work: The Timeline of the American Revolution - from Valley Oak Elementary School in Davis, California. Test Your Knowledge: The Road to Revolution - online game from PBS's Liberty! Web site The American Revolution History Trivia Quiz History Quizzes to Test Yourself - several online quizzes on the Revolution Early American History Crossword Puzzle - interactive online puzzle

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