Revolutionary War

Amazing Women in War and Peace
Tells the stories of Deborah Samson, Anne Bailey, and other women who took part in the war.
http://userpages.aug.com/captbarb/femvets.html

The American Revolution
Short lessons complete with timelines, activities, and related quizzes.
http://www.mce.k12tn.net/revolutionary_war/american_revolution.htm

American Revolution: A Revolution?
Essay examines whether the American conflict was a true revolution.
http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/E/revolution/revoxx.htm

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.
http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/revolution/revolution.htm

Click2History: Highlights of the American Revolution
Portrays the American Revolution through original documents, annotated maps, contemporary drawings and paintings.
http://www.awesomestories.com/history/stories/patriot/patriot_ch1.htm

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.
http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761569964/American_Revolution.html

Historic Valley Forge
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.
http://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/

History Central: Revolutionary War
Examines the causes of the conflict, as well as major battles and events. Also includes teacher's guide.
http://www.multied.com/revolt/index.html

The History Place: American Revolution
A timeline of significant events with brief descriptions of each.
http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/revolution/index.html

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.
http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/

Revolutionary War
Fifth graders write about the start of the Revolution, major battles, the end of the war, and the Declaration of Independence.
http://library.thinkquest.org/4536/

A Revolutionary Webquest
Introduces the heroes, the battles, victories and defeats, and the culture of the colonies. Interactive game also players to experience life as a minuteman.
http://library.thinkquest.org/11683/

The Wataugans
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
http://www.steveholder.com/watauga.html