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"Mr. Jefferson's Assignment"
The Declaration of Independence has been called by some the "birth certificate" of the United States. It also stands as one of the first documents that embodied many of the ideals of the Enlightenment. Interested in finding out the story behind this most important and revolutionary document? Start here!
thomas jefferson • john adams • declaration of independence • revolutionary war
The Declaration of Independence has been called by some the "birth certificate" of the United States. It also stands as one of the first documents that embodied many of the ideals of the Enlightenment. Interested in finding out the story behind this most important and revolutionary document? Start here!
thomas jefferson • john adams • declaration of independence • revolutionary war
How Well do You Know the Revolution?
A Trivia Quiz to Test Your Knowledge of the American Revolution
trivia • revolutionary war • american • revolution • washington
A Trivia Quiz to Test Your Knowledge of the American Revolution
trivia • revolutionary war • american • revolution • washington
Slavery and the Revolutionary War
During the war Col. John Laurens fought for something almost no one else did, especially aristocratic white slave owners from the south: Freedom and Justice for slaves!
john laurens • slavery in the american revolution • south carolina slaves • freedom for slaves revolutionary war • aristocratic slave owners
During the war Col. John Laurens fought for something almost no one else did, especially aristocratic white slave owners from the south: Freedom and Justice for slaves!
john laurens • slavery in the american revolution • south carolina slaves • freedom for slaves revolutionary war • aristocratic slave owners
The Shots Not Heard 'Round the World!
A Revolutionary War mystery: who fired the first shot for freedom's ring heard 'round the world? This story might have aptly been named "The Mid-Day Ride of Paul Revere"!
shot heard round the world • first battle of the american revolution • fort william and mary • first shot of the american revolution • paul revere's ride
A Revolutionary War mystery: who fired the first shot for freedom's ring heard 'round the world? This story might have aptly been named "The Mid-Day Ride of Paul Revere"!
shot heard round the world • first battle of the american revolution • fort william and mary • first shot of the american revolution • paul revere's ride
A Taste of American History
The American History Cookbook by Mark Zanger is a valuable asset to serious re-enactors of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. But is also an enjoyable portal to the culinary and cultural history of America from the 1600's to the 1970's.
american history • culinary history • re-enactors • social history of america • early america
The American History Cookbook by Mark Zanger is a valuable asset to serious re-enactors of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. But is also an enjoyable portal to the culinary and cultural history of America from the 1600's to the 1970's.
american history • culinary history • re-enactors • social history of america • early america
British-American Middle Class
Artisans and mechanics had the most direct impact on the Revolutionary War. With middle of the road income, this working class was also called the middling sort.
economic cause of the american revolution • middle class • working class • middling sort • artisans and mechanics
Artisans and mechanics had the most direct impact on the Revolutionary War. With middle of the road income, this working class was also called the middling sort.
economic cause of the american revolution • middle class • working class • middling sort • artisans and mechanics
Color Some History 1
Several readers have asked for history coloring sheets so here they are! Today's is a colonial man.
coloring • preschool • coloring pages • history crafts • colonial crafts
Several readers have asked for history coloring sheets so here they are! Today's is a colonial man.
coloring • preschool • coloring pages • history crafts • colonial crafts
European Immigration to America
Migration patterns show that war and economic hardship led an influx of immigrants outside of England to make contributions to social causes of the American Revolution.
social causes of the american revolution • european immigration • migration patterns • economic hardship • immigrant social contributions
Migration patterns show that war and economic hardship led an influx of immigrants outside of England to make contributions to social causes of the American Revolution.
social causes of the american revolution • european immigration • migration patterns • economic hardship • immigrant social contributions
Ghosts of Logan Inn in New Hope PA
New Hope, Pennsylvania has been called "The Most Haunted Town in America".
logan inn • new hope pennsylvania • historic haunted hotels • ghost stories • colonial era
New Hope, Pennsylvania has been called "The Most Haunted Town in America".
logan inn • new hope pennsylvania • historic haunted hotels • ghost stories • colonial era
Lafayette and Marie Antoinette (Part 1)
How the Marquis de Lafayette, hero of the American Revolution, temporarily saved Queen Marie Antoinette from death.
lafayette • marquis • general • american revolution • revolutionary war
How the Marquis de Lafayette, hero of the American Revolution, temporarily saved Queen Marie Antoinette from death.
lafayette • marquis • general • american revolution • revolutionary war
No Taxation Without Representation
Taxation was the political issue after the French & Indian War. American revolutionary rebels say The Proclamation Line, The Quartering Act and The Quebec Act mean war!
virtual representation • political cause of the american revolution • proclamation line • quartering act • quebec act
Taxation was the political issue after the French & Indian War. American revolutionary rebels say The Proclamation Line, The Quartering Act and The Quebec Act mean war!
virtual representation • political cause of the american revolution • proclamation line • quartering act • quebec act
Ohio Company; Proclamation of 1763
King George's arbitrary American line encouraged revolution for many who fought hard in the French and Indian war to secure a 500,000 acre land grant from King George II.
ohio company • proclamation of 1763 • french and indian war • indian territory • causes of the american revolution
King George's arbitrary American line encouraged revolution for many who fought hard in the French and Indian war to secure a 500,000 acre land grant from King George II.
ohio company • proclamation of 1763 • french and indian war • indian territory • causes of the american revolution
Revolutionary Republican Values
The American political process was parented by the Age of Enlightenment and the Age of Reason. Another ancestor in the family tree was the Ancient Roman Republic.
republican values • roman republic • political cause of the american revolution • age of enlightenment • age of reason
The American political process was parented by the Age of Enlightenment and the Age of Reason. Another ancestor in the family tree was the Ancient Roman Republic.
republican values • roman republic • political cause of the american revolution • age of enlightenment • age of reason
The 1720 Daniel Benton Homestead
No one has lived in the colonial home for decades, but reports indicate that someone or something may still be there.
daniel benton homestead • revolutionary war • paranormal experiences • tolland connecticut • tolland historical society
No one has lived in the colonial home for decades, but reports indicate that someone or something may still be there.
daniel benton homestead • revolutionary war • paranormal experiences • tolland connecticut • tolland historical society
The Church of Scotland: The Kirk
The Presbyterian Church was a republican inspiration for revolutionary American political values that caused King George to call the Revolution a Presbyterian War.
presbyterian church • the church of scotland • religious causes of the american revolution • the kirk • presbyterian war
The Presbyterian Church was a republican inspiration for revolutionary American political values that caused King George to call the Revolution a Presbyterian War.
presbyterian church • the church of scotland • religious causes of the american revolution • the kirk • presbyterian war
The Early Politics of John Adams
John Adams, member of the Federalist party, was a true American patriot, though once in office the politics of his party kept him from a second term.
john adams • early political parties • federlist party • democratic republican party • thomas jefferon
John Adams, member of the Federalist party, was a true American patriot, though once in office the politics of his party kept him from a second term.
john adams • early political parties • federlist party • democratic republican party • thomas jefferon
The Great Awakening 1739-1740
George Whitefield woke them up. Jonathon Edwards went to war for their souls. America found cause for a new spiritual freedom, inspiring the political Revolution in 1776!
great awakening • religious cause of the american revolution • george whitefield • jonathon edwards • born again
George Whitefield woke them up. Jonathon Edwards went to war for their souls. America found cause for a new spiritual freedom, inspiring the political Revolution in 1776!
great awakening • religious cause of the american revolution • george whitefield • jonathon edwards • born again
The Revolutionary Mindset
The philosophy of life for the common man in Colonial British America produced values shaped by family need, local politics, religion, virtue, honor and even war.
revolutionary mindset • republican virtue • common man • regular people in the american revolution • british america
The philosophy of life for the common man in Colonial British America produced values shaped by family need, local politics, religion, virtue, honor and even war.
revolutionary mindset • republican virtue • common man • regular people in the american revolution • british america
The Southern Aristocrats Values
Before the Revolutionary War, a self-styled Aristocracy substituted slave labor for "artisan and mechanic" contributions of the middle class in the Northern Colonies.
southern aristocrat • economic cause of the american revolution • plantation owners • slavery american revolution • the loudest yelps for liberty
Before the Revolutionary War, a self-styled Aristocracy substituted slave labor for "artisan and mechanic" contributions of the middle class in the Northern Colonies.
southern aristocrat • economic cause of the american revolution • plantation owners • slavery american revolution • the loudest yelps for liberty
Writs of Assistance - James Otis
The Kings Advocate-General in Massachusetts resigns political post to defend British Liberty, firing the first verbal shot heard round the world of the Revolutionary War!
writs of assistance • james otis • political cause of the american revolution • british liberty • british colonial law
The Kings Advocate-General in Massachusetts resigns political post to defend British Liberty, firing the first verbal shot heard round the world of the Revolutionary War!
writs of assistance • james otis • political cause of the american revolution • british liberty • british colonial law
First Map of the United States
Outline maps and crayons bring history alive as kids learn how the United States map and the 13 original colonies have changed over time.
13 colonies • united states map • first usa map • first 13 states • united states geography
Outline maps and crayons bring history alive as kids learn how the United States map and the 13 original colonies have changed over time.
13 colonies • united states map • first usa map • first 13 states • united states geography
Web Scavenger Hunts for Students
Web scavenger funts are a fun way to teach research and critical thinking skills while students learn about a particular topic, such as the Revolutionary War. This article lists many fun web sites.
web hunts • treasure hunts • scavenger hunts • computers • technology
Web scavenger funts are a fun way to teach research and critical thinking skills while students learn about a particular topic, such as the Revolutionary War. This article lists many fun web sites.
web hunts • treasure hunts • scavenger hunts • computers • technology
4th of July Rummy
Fun rummy game to make with a 4th of July theme.
kids crafts • 4th of july themes • 4th of july crafts • fourth of july crafts • mermaid crafts
Fun rummy game to make with a 4th of July theme.
kids crafts • 4th of july themes • 4th of july crafts • fourth of july crafts • mermaid crafts
Colonial Williamsburg
As one of America's first "planned communities," the city of Williamsburg, Virginia played a central role in the years prior the American Revolution.
colonial williamsburg • early america • planned community • middle plantation • virginia general assembly
As one of America's first "planned communities," the city of Williamsburg, Virginia played a central role in the years prior the American Revolution.
colonial williamsburg • early america • planned community • middle plantation • virginia general assembly
Join or Die! Live Free or Die!
These words; "Give me liberty of give me death" and "English Liberties" united the ideas of Liberty and Freedom, inspiring the social causes of the American Revolution!
join or die • give me liberty or give me death • live free or die • social causes of the american revolution • english liberties
These words; "Give me liberty of give me death" and "English Liberties" united the ideas of Liberty and Freedom, inspiring the social causes of the American Revolution!
join or die • give me liberty or give me death • live free or die • social causes of the american revolution • english liberties
Ludwig Lew Wetzel Indian Fighter
In the 18th century Ohio frontier Ludwig "Lewis" Wetzel served as the boogeyman of the forests on his one-man revenge-fueled warpath
obsession • frontiersman ludwig wetzel • lew wetzel • lewis wetzel • virginia colony
In the 18th century Ohio frontier Ludwig "Lewis" Wetzel served as the boogeyman of the forests on his one-man revenge-fueled warpath
obsession • frontiersman ludwig wetzel • lew wetzel • lewis wetzel • virginia colony
Phillis Wheatley
As the first published African American female in the eighteenth century, poet Phillis Wheatley incorporated Christian references to describe the plight of the enslaved.
phillis wheatley • first published african american female poet • african american literary tradition • christianity • abolition
As the first published African American female in the eighteenth century, poet Phillis Wheatley incorporated Christian references to describe the plight of the enslaved.
phillis wheatley • first published african american female poet • african american literary tradition • christianity • abolition
Saratoga Springs, Upstate New York
From the Battle of Saratoga and the country's oldest thoroughbred racetrack, to golf courses, hiking trails and natural spas, Saratoga Springs has a lot to see and do.
battle saratoga springs racetrack ny • upstate new york • tourists • luxury travelers • living history
From the Battle of Saratoga and the country's oldest thoroughbred racetrack, to golf courses, hiking trails and natural spas, Saratoga Springs has a lot to see and do.
battle saratoga springs racetrack ny • upstate new york • tourists • luxury travelers • living history
The Washington Administration: It's the Economy, Stupid! (Part I)
George Washington had a most eventful administration. In this series, we will examine and explore the main events of his presidency. In this first article, we examine the establishment of a strong centralized economy.
washington • hamilton • jefferson • knox • randolph
George Washington had a most eventful administration. In this series, we will examine and explore the main events of his presidency. In this first article, we examine the establishment of a strong centralized economy.
washington • hamilton • jefferson • knox • randolph
Ripley, Ohio: Crossroads of the Underground Railroad
Ripley, Ohio, is an Ohio town steeped in the history of the Underground Railroad. I have had the distinct pleasure of visiting this quaint town and learning of its history.
ripley • staunton • colonel james poage • general eleazar wheelock ripley • rankin house
Ripley, Ohio, is an Ohio town steeped in the history of the Underground Railroad. I have had the distinct pleasure of visiting this quaint town and learning of its history.
ripley • staunton • colonel james poage • general eleazar wheelock ripley • rankin house
Solving the Aroostook War
The border between Maine and New Brunswick was a hot-button issue during the first half of the nineteenth century between England and the U.S.
aroostook war • webster ashburton treaty • lumberjack war • franklin map • american canadian border
The border between Maine and New Brunswick was a hot-button issue during the first half of the nineteenth century between England and the U.S.
aroostook war • webster ashburton treaty • lumberjack war • franklin map • american canadian border
The Collapse of the Confederation
By the late 1780s, Americans were growing increasingly unhappy with their government. What was the problem?
confederation congress • articles of confederation • shays's rebellion
By the late 1780s, Americans were growing increasingly unhappy with their government. What was the problem?
confederation congress • articles of confederation • shays's rebellion
The Watauga Association: First in Freedom?
The story of the Overmountain group known as "The first free and independent community on the continent..."
watauga • appalachian history • daniel boone • tennessee • washington district
The story of the Overmountain group known as "The first free and independent community on the continent..."
watauga • appalachian history • daniel boone • tennessee • washington district
COME TO SCHOHARIE COUNTY NEW YORK: For a great Summer Vacation!
OK, Maybe I’m a little biased, being that I live in Schoharie County. But there are so many things to see and do here. No kidding. From Antiques to Fresh Zucchini, We’ve got it all.
schoharie • vacation • nature • caves • musems
OK, Maybe I’m a little biased, being that I live in Schoharie County. But there are so many things to see and do here. No kidding. From Antiques to Fresh Zucchini, We’ve got it all.
schoharie • vacation • nature • caves • musems
Strong Conservative Government
Despite the apparent contradiction, Ron Chernow describes how Alexander Hamilton used energetic and vigorous government in the service of Conservative values.
alexander hamilton • ron chernow
Despite the apparent contradiction, Ron Chernow describes how Alexander Hamilton used energetic and vigorous government in the service of Conservative values.
alexander hamilton • ron chernow
Conan the Patriot and the Star Spangled Banner
A review of the animated Internet Movie, Conan the Patriot.
internet movie • internet movies • movies • flicks • mel gibson
A review of the animated Internet Movie, Conan the Patriot.
internet movie • internet movies • movies • flicks • mel gibson
Cumberland Island Seashore
Cumberland Island National Seashore provides the perfect getaway for those looking for pristine beaches, wild horses, and beautiful maritime forests and wildlife.
cumberland island national seashore • camping georgia • ocean camping • wild horse • national park
Cumberland Island National Seashore provides the perfect getaway for those looking for pristine beaches, wild horses, and beautiful maritime forests and wildlife.
cumberland island national seashore • camping georgia • ocean camping • wild horse • national park
Great General or Fortunate Figurehead?
An Analysis of George Washington's Military Leadership
general • washington • leadership • war • military
An Analysis of George Washington's Military Leadership
general • washington • leadership • war • military
Help Your Child's Teacher Succeed
One overlooked way of helping a child succeed in school is focusing on the needs of the teacher. Helping a teacher and offering encouragement will make a difference!
success in school • helping your child's teacher • helping child succeed in school • helping in the classroom • parent and teacher relations
One overlooked way of helping a child succeed in school is focusing on the needs of the teacher. Helping a teacher and offering encouragement will make a difference!
success in school • helping your child's teacher • helping child succeed in school • helping in the classroom • parent and teacher relations
Lydia Sigourney
An introduction to Lydia Howard Huntley Sigourney, who was a very famous poet in her own time.
lydia howard huntley sigourney • poetry • poems • emily dickinson • school
An introduction to Lydia Howard Huntley Sigourney, who was a very famous poet in her own time.
lydia howard huntley sigourney • poetry • poems • emily dickinson • school
Take Kids to a Family History Game Show
The National Archives has teamed with the National Park Service to sponsor at Ellis Island a live family history game show that teaches some basic genealogy.
family history game show • ellis island • basic genealogy • passenger lists • naturalization lists
The National Archives has teamed with the National Park Service to sponsor at Ellis Island a live family history game show that teaches some basic genealogy.
family history game show • ellis island • basic genealogy • passenger lists • naturalization lists
The Potteries of New England, Part I: Bennington
Exploring the history of potteries in New England, from Bennington to Dedham.
pottery • american pottery • arts and crafts • bennington • marblehead
Exploring the history of potteries in New England, from Bennington to Dedham.
pottery • american pottery • arts and crafts • bennington • marblehead
Vermont
In his poetry, Robert Frost wrote about Vermont's nature and rugged terrain. Today hikers can experience the poetry by hiking the same trails once traveled by Frost.
robert frost • hiking • green mountains • vermont • poetry
In his poetry, Robert Frost wrote about Vermont's nature and rugged terrain. Today hikers can experience the poetry by hiking the same trails once traveled by Frost.
robert frost • hiking • green mountains • vermont • poetry
Washington Book Makes Money
Weems writes his biography of Washington for the money. He was a shrewd businessman and knew what the public wanted and needed. They needed a hero and bought one, a copy
george washington • president • weems • memorial • washington d. c.
Weems writes his biography of Washington for the money. He was a shrewd businessman and knew what the public wanted and needed. They needed a hero and bought one, a copy
george washington • president • weems • memorial • washington d. c.
Weathervanes Past and Present
Weathervanes were once common on roofs in most towns. Now they are growing in popularity again, not for their useful ability to show wind direction, but as art.
weathervanes • history of weathervanes • photo of weathervanes • weathervanes in history • about weathervanes
Weathervanes were once common on roofs in most towns. Now they are growing in popularity again, not for their useful ability to show wind direction, but as art.
weathervanes • history of weathervanes • photo of weathervanes • weathervanes in history • about weathervanes
Alliances
With friends like these... who needs Iraqis?
navy • us navy • alliances • coalition • united nations
With friends like these... who needs Iraqis?
navy • us navy • alliances • coalition • united nations
Charles M. Schwab and the Paranormal
There's no record of the man who led Bethlehem Steel to profits and prominence experiencing the paranormal. Places he was connected with are haunted. Maybe by Schwab?
charles m. schwab paranormal • schwab’s haunted barn • haunted hotel bethlehem • haunted bethlehem pa restaurant • haunted schwab auditorium
There's no record of the man who led Bethlehem Steel to profits and prominence experiencing the paranormal. Places he was connected with are haunted. Maybe by Schwab?
charles m. schwab paranormal • schwab’s haunted barn • haunted hotel bethlehem • haunted bethlehem pa restaurant • haunted schwab auditorium
Guide to Robinson Family Resources
There were numerous Robinson immigrants to colonial America, including the family of Rev. John Robinson, pastor to the Mayflower pilgrims, and early Virginia Robinsons.
robinson family resources • robinson genealogy • robinson dna study • pastor to mayflower pilgrims • robinson data at rootsweb
There were numerous Robinson immigrants to colonial America, including the family of Rev. John Robinson, pastor to the Mayflower pilgrims, and early Virginia Robinsons.
robinson family resources • robinson genealogy • robinson dna study • pastor to mayflower pilgrims • robinson data at rootsweb
Hauntings of Halcyon House
Benjamin Stoddert built Halcyon after the Revolution. Before Albert Clemons bought it, there were ghostly phenomena. After the eccentric man died, activity increased.
haunted halcyon house • washinton dc ghosts • paranormal • ghosts • benjamin stoddert
Benjamin Stoddert built Halcyon after the Revolution. Before Albert Clemons bought it, there were ghostly phenomena. After the eccentric man died, activity increased.
haunted halcyon house • washinton dc ghosts • paranormal • ghosts • benjamin stoddert
Hidden Pacific Northwest - A Travel Book Review
Hidden Northwest Places is an excellent travel book not only for those out of state, but also local residents less-traveled. Lots of surprises in store within.
hidden • pacific • northwest • nw • washington
Hidden Northwest Places is an excellent travel book not only for those out of state, but also local residents less-traveled. Lots of surprises in store within.
hidden • pacific • northwest • nw • washington
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