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Thursday, February 09th 2012
General
World Factbook
all kinds of data from the CIA. on all the world's countries
Best History Sites
over 1000 history websites as well as links to lesson plans, webquests, and lots more
Library of Congress
contains primary and secondary documents on all things America
wikipedia
encyclopedia
Encarta
encyclopedia and more
CultureGrams
world edition and kids edition (easier)
AtoZ World Cultures
AtoZ Maps Online
AtoZ The USA
Africa
Mr. Vickers Project Format
American Revolution
Liberty! The American Revolution
from pbs. lots of great information and interactive game
British Battles
Asia, china, and Japan
Holocaust
Middle East, India and Russia
Settling the Colonies
The Thirteen Colonies
information on all the 13 colonies
society, schools, and culture
general informtion 2
colonial government
farming
general information 3
farming
religion and church
climate
economy
Colonial America 1
Colonial America 2
Colonial America Resources
Kid Info Colonial Life
America's Colonial Period
good description of colonial economies
Colony Regions
Connecticut
Colonial Life in 1770
noah webster house west hartford
Social Studies for Kids
An outline of American History
History of the USA
CT Gov About Connecticut
filter out the modern information
Delaware
Social Studies for Kids
An Outline of American History
History of Delaware
Georgia
Social Studies for Kids
Georgia's Early Years
About Savannah
Maryland
Social Studies for Kids
An Outline of American History
History of Maryland
Massachusetts
Social Studies for Kids
An Outline of American History
History of the USA
New Hampshire
Social Studies for Kids
An Outline of American History
History of the USA
New Jersey
Social Studies for Kids
An Outline of American History
History of the USA
Travel and History
New York
Social Studies for Kids
An Outline of American History
Colonial New York City
North Carolina
Social Studies for Kids
An Outline of American History
History of North Carolina
North Carolina Religion
Watch out for modern information mixed in.
Pennsylvania
William Penn
all about william penn founder of pennsylvania
Social Studies for Kids
An Outline of American History
Background to Pennsylvania
History of Philadelphia
Rhode Island
Social Studies for Kids
An Outline of American History
History of the USA
Office of the Secreatry of the State
filter out modern info
South Carolina
Social Studies for Kids
An Outline of American History
A Brief history of South Carolina
South Carolina - Colonial Period
Virginia
Social Studies for Kids
An Outline of American History
History of the USA
Colonial Virginia
Westward Expansion
Revolutionary War Historical Figures
George Washington's Revolutionary War Generals
Site lists Generals and patriots by rank and involvement in the war.
NAQT Site
Many Generals but only limited information. Good site to start with.
British Battles
Most battles from Revolution listed and explained here
Thinkquest site
Many figures listed here with brief information.
The AmericanRevolution
Many of the historical figures.
American Revolutionary War Archives
Most historical figures listed here, some more detailed than others.
American Revolutionary War
Pages for many of the Historical Figures
Primary Source Documents
Long but a good source of quotes for project
Database
Good source for biographical info
The Quotations Pages
Quotes from many of the Historical figures
Family Tales
Good site for quotes, search in the people section
Thomas Gage
Thomas Gage
Biographical information on T. Gage
US History
Good source of information with links to other T. Gage sites
Sons of the American Revolution
The Patriot Resource
information Gage before the Revolution
Betsy Ross
The Betsy Ross Homepage
Back round information on Betsy Ross. Links to other sites too.
The Betsy Ross Home
Detailed information on B. Ross story
William Howe
William Howe
Biographical information on W. Howe
NNDB
Basic biographical information for W. Howe.
The Patriots Resource
Biographical informtion as well as his career.
Molly Pitcher
Thinkquest
Short information on M. Pitcher
US History
Historys Women
John Adams
Thinkquest
Short information for J. Adams
National Parks The American Revolution
Details of Adams life with links to other historical figures.
Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant)
Famous Americans
Short description of J. Brant with links to other sites.
Archiving Early America
In depth information on Joe Brandts story
Indeginous People
Good story of Joseph Brandt
Benedict Arnold
Historic Valley Forge
Long, indepth description of B. Arnold's career.
Archiving Early America
Story of his treason
US News and World Report
Magazine article about Arnold
John Burgoyne
John Burgoyne
Biographical information on J. Burgoyne
The Patriot Resource
NNDB
US History
Good info with links to other Burgoyne sites
Nathaneal Greene
Sons of Liberty
Detailed description of N. Geene career
American Revolution
Good detailed biographical information
National Parks
Information on battles with links to other battles
NNDB
Charles Cornwallis
Revolutionary War
Brief overview of Cornwallis career
US History Site
Information on Cornwallis with links to other Cornwallis sites
NNDB
Basic biographical information
Essay written about Charles Cornwallis
Biographical Information
Cornwallis story with biography
Henry Knox
Historic Valley Forge
Detailed information on H. Knox
The General Henry Knox Museum
US History Site
Good information with links to other Knox sites
Mass Moments
the story of Knox moving the cannon from Fort Ti
Nathan Hale
CT Society of the Sons of the Revolution
Indepth details of Nathan hale Plus links
Eyewitness to History
First person account of execution of N. Hale
Salem Poor
Celebrate Boston
Salem Poor at battle of Bunker Hill
John Burgoyne
Heroes of the Revolution
limited info, some back round on his battles.
The Patriot Resource
Links take you to pages with detailed information
Marquis de Lafayette
Historic Valley Forge
Detailed information of Lafayettes activities.
Yorktown Battlefield
Short biographical information.
Colonial Williamsburg
Good backround
John Paul Jones
The Life of John Paul Jones
Good details
Naval History Biography of J.P. Jones
Very Detailed, Very Long, Lots of reading.
National Parks Service
very short biography
Horatio Gates
National Parks
Short biography
Son of the South
Some more information
Family Tales
Primary Source. letters written by Horatio Gates
Ethan Allen
University of Vermont
Good starting point for biographical information
Ethan Allen Homestead Museum
Many pages with excellent information
Vermont History
Basic biographical information
George Rogers Clark
National Parks
Good starting point for story of G.R. Clark
Locust Grove
Basic biographical information
George Rogers Clark Society
Detailed information about Clarks career
Joseph Plumb Martin
History Channel
Good summary of Martins time in Revolutionary War
PBS Liberty
Basic information about J.P. Martin with video
Selections from the diary of J.P. Martin
Primary source. Diary entries from Martin
Francis Marion
US History
Good information with links to other F. Marion sites
Smithsonian
Story of the Swamp Fox
Deborah Sampson
Distinguished Women of History
Story of Deborah Sampson
Sons of the American Revolution
Telling of her story again
Sons of the American Revolution
American Heroes
Comte de Rochambeau
NNDB
Basic biographical information
National Parks
His involvement with Battle of Yorktown
Rochambeau Article
Lots of details, very long
George Washington
PBS Rediscovering George Washington
Good timeline of Revolutionary War events.
George Washington
Description of life and career
Historic Valley Forge
Richard Montgomery
Sons of the American Revolution
Good outline of R. Montgomery's career
NNDB
Basic biographical information
General Richard Montgomery
Basic story
Dr. Joseph Warren
The American Revolution
Very good detailed biography
US History
Good information with links to other Warren sites.
National Parks Dr. Joseph Warren
Baylor University Essay
Samuel Prescott
Israel Putnam
NNDB
Basic iographical information
US History
Good information with links to other Putnam sites
Putnam
Turn the sound down or mute your computer
Prince Estabrook
Wiki
Limited information available on P. Estabrook's life
Eyewitness to History
Use information about Lexington to fill inthe blanks
Daniel Morgan
National Parks Cowpens
Some of the best details on Morgans life available
US Congress
Basic information
Sons of American Revolution
Long, lots of details
Nancy Morgan Hart
Nancy Morgan Hart
Ancestory.com site
National Womens History Museum
Freedom Trail in Boston
The Freedom Trail
Freedom Trail
Use the list on the left side.
Freedon Trail
Clickable links to each site
Social Studies Based games
State the Plate
Match the plate with the correct state.
Jamestown Adventure
Try to be successful in Virginia
US Map Puzzle
United States Map
Put the states where they go.
Onward with Lewis and Clarke
Try the Lewis and Clarke Journey of Discovery on your own
Inventing America
Trivia challenge about inventions in America
Mr. Jeffersons Maze
Quiz and answer game on colonial america
Coffee bean Solitaire
A very easy jumping game, in theory. Good luck
Games and Activities from Colonial Williamsburg
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