American Revolution

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Revolutionary War Biography Websites
This is an alphabetical list by name of links to other websites. (Includes men and women.)

Lighting Freedom's Flame
Welcome to the National Park Service American Revolution Web Page. Beginning in 2000 and continuing through 2008, we are marking the 225th anniversary of the momentous events that brought about our separation from Great Britain. (Includes and article called "The Odyssey of the Black Loyalists" and African Americans in the Revolutionary Period.)

History.org Virtual Marching Tour of the American Revolution
An internet exploration of the American Revolutionary War - presented by the Independence Hall Association, a nonprofit organization, with its headquarters located at historic Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia. - includes links to every facet of the war ....people, documents, war sites, re-enactments, news groups and miscellaneous subjects.

Liberty! The American Revolution
online companion to the PBS series about the American Revolution. Features tons of facts about the Revolution, perspectives of people involved, and a Revolutionary game.

AmRevOnline.org
Within this site, you can enter into the world of the American Revolution by meeting the people who founded, witnessed, or opposed the birth of the United States. The site is built upon the rich library and museum collections of the New-York Historical Society, including newspapers from nearly all of the thirteen colonies, broadsides, diaries, letters, maps, and family papers. Includes a section on Women in the American Revolution.

The History Place - American Revolution
complete chronological history from The History Place, including images and documents. Established on July 4, 1996, The History Place is a private, independent, Internet-only publication and is not affiliated with any political group or organization. We present a fact based, common sense approach in the presentation of the history of humanity, prepared by knowledgeable writers and historians. Great care is always given to accuracy in the construction and maintenance of our exhibits.(NOTE: THERE ARE POP-UP ADS ON THIS SITE)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Military Science -Staff Rides
Staff Rides are an instructional vehicle for conveying historical lessons from past campaigns to the leadership of the Army in the present. The aim of the staff ride is to bring to life past battles to provide examples of leadership and examine the various factors of battle such as tactics, terrain, communications, leadership and the psychological factors of combat. Includes information on: Battle of Lexington and Concord , Battle of Breed's Hill / Bunker Hill , Battle of Saratoga , Battle of Monmouth.

The American Revolution and its Era
Maps and Charts of North America and the West Indies, 1750-1789

The American Revolution and Its Era: Maps and Charts of North America and the West Indies, 1750-1789 represents an important historical record of the mapping of North America and the Caribbean. Library of Congress.

Black soldiers in the American Revolution.
The section on Black soldiers was written by Robert A. Selig, Ph.D., historian and author.

Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution
information from the US Army

The American Revolution - The Making of America and Her Independence
The Complete History of The American Revolution and the Revolutionary War.

British Battles
British battles of the 18th and 19th centuries. (Mostly from the British point of view)

Coakley American History Website
This site was a project completed by Mr. Whalen's American history classes - it is a good example of high school research on the topic.

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updated 12-12-07