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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
Complete list of Revolutionary War Battles
Lots of details
Animated Versions of the Battles
Be sure to use headphones or silent your computer
Another List of Battles and Events
List with short descriptions of battles
American Revolution Battles Project

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.
Revolutionary War Archives
Most historical figures listed here, some more detailed than others.
United States Wars
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
facebook Project Assignment
Assignment for the facebook project
facebook Worksheet
Woksheet for completing facebook research
Facebook BlankTemplate
Long Biography

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
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
George Washington plus links

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

Friedrich von Stueben

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

Georgia

Maryland

Massachusetts

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New York

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

Virginia

Westward Expansion

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

Elections

Which Political Party Are You?
Party Survey
Another party survey. Much more detailed.

Washington DC

DC Webquest
Washingtons Monuments information
Ben Stiller Introduces the Smithsonian
The sound is off but the information is good.

Civil War Historical Figures facebook Project Due June 21st

Biographical Information on anyone
Use this one first before doing anything else
Animated Battle Maps
Use headphones
Bio.com
Many included here but not all