The American Revolutionary War

Virtual Field Trips




Travel back to a time when the world as we know it did not exist.

The New World citizens were about to revolutionize their government.

Their lives were at stake as they committed acts of treason against the reigning British government.

They risked their lives in order to stand up for the rights of all New World citizens and to change history forever.







Trip #1: The Revolutionary War: A Journey Towards Freedom -  Find online references about battles, leaders, and the culture of the country during the American Revolution. You'll view maps, illustrations, and historic documents, as well. Interactive games are available to test your knowledge and skills! http://library.thinkquest.org/10966/









Trip #2 : Virtual Marching Tour of the American Revolution - Read the history of the American Revolutionary War and its major battles.  Play games to further explore this fascinating look into the past. This web site was developed by the Independence Hall Association, Philadelphia, PA. http://www.ushistory.org/march/index.html
Trip #3:  Liberty! The American Revolution: Read newspaper chronicles written from the major sites of the American Revolution! Discover the typical lives of a colonial farmer, British and American soldiers, and world explorers. Play the Road to Revolution game.  http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/chronicle.html

Trip #4: Women in Early American History: Several links are provided to help you learn about the crucial roles played by the likes of Betsy Ross, Deborah Sampson, Margaret Cochran Corbin, Molly Pitcher, and more; all women who aided the American Revolutionary cause. http://www.state.sd.us/deca/DDN4Learning/ThemeUnits/BetsyRoss/resources.htm


This page was developed by:
Linda Ferrara
SLM521
McDaniel College
Spring 2005