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https://www.amrevmuseum.org/season-of-independence-timeline Jan 29, 2025 "Explore these short essays to put the Season of Independence interactive map and its documents into historical context...Big Idea 1: The British Empire on the Eve of Revolution | Big Idea 2: Decision-Making and Civic Engagement in Revolutionary America | Big Idea 3: Timelining Independence | Big Idea 4: Support for Independence | Big Idea 5: Opposition to Independence | Big Idea 6: The People and Perspectives In Between | Big Idea 7: Drafting the Declaration | Big Idea 8: After the Declaration: What Happens Next?" Museum of the American Revolution
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/american-revolution-faqs Mar 30, 2017 "The Revolutionary War was a war unlike any other—one of ideas and ideals, that shaped “the course of human events.” With 165 principal engagements from 1775-1783, the Revolutionary War was the catalyst for American independence." American Battlefield Trust
https://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/glc00170 Jul 4, 1776 "Signed by 12 men, including two signers of the Declaration of Independence, Robert Treat Paine and Matthew Thornton. Paine's signature is unusual because he is from Massachusetts. Certifies that the signers, "Do solemnly swear, that I do renounce, refuse, and abjure, any Allegiance, or Obedience to George the III, King of Great Britain: and that I will to the utmost of my Power, support, maintain and defend the Independence of all the United States of America." Goes on to state that the signers also swear an oath of allegiance to the state of New Hampshire. Other political leaders that signed are Meshech Weare (the first president of New Hampshire), Leverett Hubbard, John Wentworth, John Parker, John Pickering, John Prentice, Moses Parsons, Benjamin Butler, Samuel Shackford." The Gilder Lehrman Collection
https://abcnews.go.com/US/yankee-doodle-dandy-explained-revolutionary-facts/story?id=24314207 Jul 4, 2014 "Washington probably did stand while crossing Delaware, but not in a rowboat. Our childhood history books are full of facts about the American Revolution, but not all of them are correct and some compelling details of the struggle have been lost to time." ABC News
https://www.youtube.com/user/Cincinnati1783/playlists "The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati promotes understanding and appreciation of the achievements of the American Revolution—our independence, our republic, our national identity, and ideals of liberty, equality, natural and civil rights, and responsible citizenship. This work fulfills the aim of the Continental Army officers who founded the Society of the Cincinnati in 1783 to perpetuate the memory of that vast event." American Revolution Institute
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/teachers-guide-revolutionary-war-movies Jan 25, 2024 "Classroom Appropriate Films to Enhance the Revolutionary War for Students Disclaimer: Every single one of these films or television shows is ultimately made for entertainment rather than education. For this reason, one should not expect them to adhere to total historical accuracy at all times, though they can be incredibly useful for showing how American society during different periods dealt with the legacy of the conflict. That said, we strongly recommend that teachers watch each title on their own and make their own judgements on what is appropriate or useful for their classrooms." American Battlefield Trust
https://boston1775.blogspot.com Dec 18, 2024 "History, analysis, and unabashed gossip about the start of the American Revolution in Massachusetts. J. L. BELL is a Massachusetts writer who specializes in (among other things) the start of the American Revolution in and around Boston. He is particularly interested in the experiences of children in 1765-75. He has published scholarly papers and popular articles for both children and adults. He was consultant for an episode of History Detectives, and contributed to a display at Minute Man National Historic Park." Boston 1775
https://www.aier.org/article/john-adams-on-liberty-americas-rationale-and-greatness Nov 9, 2022 "I agree that John Adams, who has become “virtually an asterisk in history books today,” is inadequately celebrated. He played a leading role in our Revolution and the beginnings of constitutional government. He wrote a Stamp Act protest that became a model for other protests. He outlined principles of liberty for Americans on the cusp of independence. He helped write the May 10, 1776, resolutions declaring America independent, and defended the Declaration of Independence before Congress. He composed most of the Massachusetts Constitution (the oldest still in use in the world), acclaimed for its bill of rights. His A Defense of the Constitutions of Government of the United States was often cited in the Constitutional Convention." American Institute for Economic Research
https://www.hbhistory.org/revolution Mar 2, 2025 Living History | Southern California's Largest American Revolution Event | The Huntington Beach Historical Society is proud to host this reenactment of the American Revolution in Huntington Beach Central Park, behind the library, on the site of our annual Civil War Days reenactment. Come experience the founding of our nation with some of the country's finest living history presenters. We're here to tell stories, share new and unexpected perspectives, and to make history come alive in our community in a free, accessible, and inclusive way. Huntington Beach Historical Society
https://www.cuemath.com/numbers/1776-in-roman-numerals "1776 in Roman numerals is MDCCLXXVI. To convert 1776 in Roman Numerals, we will write 1776 in the expanded form, i.e. 1776 = 1000 + 500 + 100 + 100 + 50 + 10 + 10 + 5 + 1 thereafter replacing the transformed numbers with their respective roman numerals, we get 1776 = M + D + C + C + L + X + X + V + I = MDCCLXXVI. In this article, we will explain how to correctly transform 1776 in Roman numerals."
1776 = 1000 + 700 + 70 + 6
Roman Numerals = M + DCC + LXX + VI
1776 in Roman Numerals = MDCCLXXVI
https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/semiquincentennial Jan 24, 2025 "July 4th, 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and our country’s Semiquincentennial (Semi-Q) anniversary. To celebrate this significant milestone, the U.S. Mint will be redesigning select circulating coin designs for 2026 and release a “Best of the Mint” coin collection that reflects the rich numismatic history of the United States." United States Mint
https://americanexperience.si.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Loyalists-and-Patriots.pdf Jan 28, 2025 "The Revolutionary War era was a time of immense turmoil for the American colonists, no matter where their allegiances lay. By comparing and contrasting these two artworks, we can examine both sides of the dispute over independence and how the issue directly affected the lives of those involved. Those who rebelled against the control and oppression of Britain were termed Patriots...Loyalists were those in the colonies who remained loyal to the British crown during the American war for independence. They were also known as King’s Men, Tories, and Royalists. They considered themselves to be British citizens and therefore believed revolution to be treason." Smithsonia American Art Museum
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/founders May 14, 2025 "Explore the lives of 25 of the men and women who shaped the United States in our America’s Founders Gallery. These are the people who helped frame our constitutional republic system of "government." Bill of Rights Institute
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/bh-flags.htm Sep 16, 2024 "Oh, may that flag forever wave/ Where dwell the patriot and the brave,/ Till all the earth be free. George Henry Preble, author of History of the Flag of the United States, 1880...Sometime after the Battle of Bunker Hill, Americans began to recall stories about four flags relating to the battle. The Provincial militia likely flew two of these flags during the battle. The other two flags appeared during the Siege of Boston, the larger conflict that began with the Battle of Bunker Hill. In-person accounts about these flags are contradictory, but there is agreement among some historians that Provincials flew these four flags either during the battle or in the days that followed. Bunker Hill Flag | New England Flag | An Appeal to Heaven Flag | Grand Union Flag" National Park Service
https://www.royal.uk/union-jack Feb 6, 2025 "The Union Flag, or Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It is so called because it combines the crosses of the three countries united under one Sovereign - the kingdoms of England and Wales, of Scotland and of Ireland (although since 1921 only Northern Ireland has been part of the United Kingdom)." Royal.uk
https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/lee-resolution February 8, 2022 "On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia, introduced this resolution in the Second Continental Congress proposing independence for the American colonies." National Archives Milestone Documents
Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.
https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/treaty-of-alliance-with-france May 10, 2022 "The American Colonies and France signed this military treaty on February 6, 1778. It formalized France’s financial and military support of the revolutionary government in America." National Archives Milestone Documents
https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/treaty-of-paris May 10, 2022 "This treaty, signed on September 3, 1783, between the American colonies and Great Britain, ended the American Revolution and formally recognized the United States as an independent nation." National Archives Milestone Documents
In Colonial Williamsburg's 301-acre Historic Area stand hundreds of restored, reconstructed, and historically furnished buildings. Costumed interpreters tell the stories of the men and women of the 18th-century city—black, white, and native American, slave, indentured, and free—and the challenges they faced. In this historic place, we help the future learn from the past. Colonial Williamsburg Youtube Videos
War of Independence Video Links
War of Independence Video Links
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrhqv_T1O1vPULN8lZ4HukNVCFCjNKRK Apr 3, 2024 A series of short, four-minute videos on key topics of the American Revolution. This series is perfect for seasoned vets and students alike. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war American Battlefield Trust
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZrhqv_T1O1sB2SV_FuLmWyrAkUNhC6A8 Jun 16, 2023 This series is made for students and teachers, but easy-to-consume by all. It is designed to fill in the gaps and bring new stories to life. https://www.battlefields.org/untold American Battlefield Trust
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQvxFZTpdYE Feb 11, 2020 Did you know that Paul Revere didn't ride alone, and there were women on the Revolutionary War battlefields?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB3WDa9RSK8 Apr 15, 2022 New to Lexington Historical Society? Here's what you need to know - the Historical Society is an independent non-profit passionate about preserving Lexington's history and sharing it with the public. We maintain four historic buildings in Lexington, Massachusetts, three of which are witness houses to the events of the early days of the American Revolution. We collaborate with community partners to record and interpret Lexington's rich diversity. The Society has extensive collections from throughout three hundred years of Lexington history, which we display in engaging exhibits in many venues throughout our community and online. lexingtonhistory.org | Lexington History Museums
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGH9efC0R38 May 21, 2019 King George III was shrewder, more complex, and more intriguing than we often acknowledge. He was king for sixty years, from 1760 to 1820. He was frugal in an age of excess, pious at a time of impiety. He despised disorder and loathed disobedience. Rick Atkinson, best-selling author and winner of the Pulitzer Prize, explores the Revolutionary War in a new trilogy. Learn more: https://www.mountvernon.org/rickatkinson George Washington's Mount Vernon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfRj1TUGkuI Apr 26, 2023 Many factors led to the American colonies declaring independence from Great Britain, one of the most important was Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense. izzitEDU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pUSiVep0RU Feb 19, 2021 In December, 1777, General George Washington moved the Continental Army to their winter quarters at Valley Forge. Though Revolutionary forces had secured a pivotal victory at Saratoga in September and October, Washington’s army suffered defeats at Brandywine, Paoli, and Germantown, Pennsylvania. The patriot capital, Philadelphia, fell into British hands. By the time the army marched into Valley Forge on December 19, they were suffering not only from cold, hunger, and fatigue, but from low morale in the wake of the disastrous Philadelphia Campaign. David Lawrence is a ranger at Valley Forge National Historic Park. ValleyForgeNHP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXIIvjCd-Pk Oct 29, 2020 The visitor orientation film at Valley Forge National Historical Park. This 19-minute film tells the story of the winter 1777-1778 encampment of the Continental Army under General George Washington. Filmed in 2018 and 2019. American Battlefield Trust
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ7o4umxOYA Feb 15, 2021 What happened when the First Continental Congress met in 1774? What events led to that moment in American history? Why was the First Continental Congress a defining moment in the road to the American Revolutionary War? All of these questions and more are answered in this overview of the First Continental Congress. Pursuit of History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCrscZljkwc Jun 8, 2020 A well-trained Continental Army soldier could load and fire his musket three times a minute! Alex, a volunteer with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park, slows the process down to demonstrate how soldiers did this. Friends of Washington Crossing Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JLvRJzvOic&t Jun 27, 2019 Check out our new Animated Map, focusing on the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3jNh3D57gQ&t. American Battlefield Trust
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHKn0mKOqTI Apr 29, 2020 Benjamin Franklin was an inventor and an author, but his most significant role in American History was that of a revolutionary. Franklin was one of the original advocates for independence from Britain and lived to see the Treaty of Paris signed, officially recognizing the United States as an independent nation. NBC News Learn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fakw-bS3ujI May 24, 2015 A newly-launched replica of the 18th century French frigate Hermione is now in the mid-Atlantic, ploughing her way toward the U.S. East Coast. She's retracing the voyage made in 1780 by the original Hermione, whose mission was crucial to the American Revolution. Mark Phillips reports. ⚜ CBS Sunday Morning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBWIzq0tJN0 Jan 12, 2023 In 1780, when the British took Charleston, it looked as if the rest of South Carolina might end up in Loyalist hands. But a band of Patriot partisans, operating out of the Pee Dee River swamp areas, kept humiliating the British with repeated surprise attacks. Their leader? Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox. https://www.battlefields.org/untold This video was supported by a generous grant from Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Protection Program. For more information on Americana Corner, visit https://www.americanacorner.com. The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. American Battlefield Trust
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvQNHz6VTQw Jun 26, 2012 A historical visualization of Francis Marion's partisan campaigns during the American Revolution in South Carolina featuring the artwork of Illustrator James H. Palmer, Jr., combined with interviews of historians Walter Edgar, Roy Talbert, Christine Swager, Daniel Littlefield, and Archaeologist Steve Smith. https://www.scetv.org/education | Hall of Fame official site - http://www.theofficialschalloffame.com SouthCarolinaETV
War of Independence Deeper Study Youtube Videos
War of Independence Deeper Study Youtube Videos
War of Independence Deeper Study Youtube Links
War of Independence Deeper Study Youtube Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHQXVyU_dHg Jan 7, 2016 "Listen my children and you shall hear." With those lines, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow began his epic poem about Paul Revere's ride April 18, 1775. When first published in 1861 the poem was an immediate sensation and it has remained popular ever since. Most people believe that the poem is an accurate recounting of an event that led to the American Revolution. Longfellow was a poet, however, not an historian and so he took some liberties. To appreciate fully the importance of this event we ought to know what really happened. American Revolution Institute
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