Revolutionary War: Middle School
These sites are about the Revolutionary War and the various causes. The reading level is for middle school students. Includes paintings and examples of political cartoons from the Revolutionary period to the present. There is interactive role-playing and other games. Included are several other eThemes on the Revolutionary War, political cartoons, and the Declaration of Independence.
Grades
- 6,
- 7,
- 8
Links
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Quick Revolutionary War Tour 1765-1777
Read the background of the war. There are also accounts of some famous battles with quotes from soldiers and observers, a timeline, and games. NOTE: The site has a link to a guestbook and includes ads.
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DiscoverySchool.com: Video Clip I
View a short video clip about the Revolutionary War.
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DiscoverySchool.com: Video Clip II
This is a short clip taken from a video about the Revolutionary War.
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United States War of Independence
Students can read this Encyclopedia Britannica article about the Revolutionary War. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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A Journey Towards Freedom
This ThinkQuest contains information about the war and games. In "Funzone" there is a downloadable strategy game that simulates a battle of the Revolutionary War. Visit "Infopedia" to learn the facts about the war.
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Loyalty or Liberty
Loyalty or liberty, which would be your choice? A role-playing adventure in which you take on the part of a slave who must choose to side with the British Loyalists or the Patriots.
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A Declaration Setting Forth the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms
A statement extracted mostly from the documents of Thomas Jefferson and Samuel Adams.
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American Revolution Cartoons
This cartoon booklet of the American Revolution can help struggling readers.
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Benjamin Franklin's Cartoon
Scroll down to see the cartoon. This cartoon by Ben Franklin "was commonly used as a newspaper heading in 1776." NOTE: The site includes ads and pop-up ads.
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Religion and the Founding of the American Republic
Descriptions of different views accompanied by original art and documents.
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Prints of the American Revolution
Commercial gallery selling historical prints of portraits, cartoons, and caricatures.
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Prelude to Revolution
This timeline tells about the major events leading up to the Revolutionary War. NOTE: The site includes ads and pop-up ads.
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BrainPOP: American Revolution
Students can watch the movie and then take the quiz. NOTE: Site available by subscription only.
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Revolutionary Period (1764-1789)
Students can read stories about this period of American history.
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The New Nation (1790-1828)
Students can read stories about this period of American history.
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eThemes Resource: Revolutionary War: Elementary
This resource focuses on the major events of the American Revolution. The reading level is for elementary students. Learn about the Boston Tea Party, the Boston Massacre, Proclamation of 1763, and more. Includes timelines of the events and maps of the battle sites.
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eThemes Resource: Historic Documents: Declaration of Independence
Read Thomas Jefferson's drafts and final version of the Declaration of Independence and see an image of the original document. Includes biographies on the signers, plus paintings that depict the scene.
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eThemes Resource: Newspapers: Political Cartoons
These sites have lessson plans and activity ideas for analyzing political cartoons. Includes information on the use of symbolism in the cartoons and links to many examples. Learn about artist Thomas Nast who created the symbol for the Republican party. There are links to eThemes Resources on using newspapers in the classroom and Dr. Suess.
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