Chariho Middle School Library: American Revolution

Documents and research complement this online, interactive exhibit, with selections from primary documents and the periodicals of the time included

The American Revolution, also called the Revolutionary War, was a major event in our history. Here you can easily learn some valuable facts about this important war

How much do you know about the American Revolution? Which presidents were in office during the Revolution? Visit this website to find information about the culture and history of the American Revolution

Austin Dabney was a slave who became a private in the Georgia military and fought against the British during the Revolutionary War. He was the only African American to be given land by the state of Georgia as a reward for his bravery and service during the war, and he was one of a select few to receive a federal military pension. This website offers tons of additional interesting information about Dabney

When nearly 6000 British soldiers surrendered to Col. Daniel Morgan on October 17, 1777, the course of American and world history changed. The success of the Battle or Saratoga influenced France’s decision to ally with the brand new nation of United States and ensured eventual victory for the Continental Army. This National Park Services website details the events leading up to and following this extraordinarily important event in American history

Take a virtual tour through the battlefields of the American Revolution. Read about the battles that took place at each one and view pictures of what the battlefields look like today

This virtual tour will allow you to look at 360-degree panoramic photographs of different battle locations of the American Revolution. Read through the paragraph on top; it will explain how to navigate through this field trip

Take this virtual "marching tour" of the American Revolution. You'll see many important landmarks from the war along your way. Click on each name to see more

Read this poem, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, about Paul Revere's famous ride. Compare it to what you already know about his ride and then do more research about parts you may want to learn more about!