Kaitlin Ward
Here is a list of primary sources pertaining to the American Revolution and some of its greatest figures.
The American Revolution primary sources and historical documents for The American Revolution
American Colonists With Royal Ancestries A large number of American Colonists trace their roots back to the Kings and Queens of Europe. Here is a list of some of them.Classical Literature Having Significant Influence Upon the American Colonists Classic Philosophers and Poets, Most of the founding fathers in America were thorougly familiar with these Greco-Roman authors: e.g., Aristotle, Plato, Cicero, Virgil.
The Smithsonian opens up it resources to the public.
American Revolution and The New Nation: Primary Documents of American History (Virtual Services and Programs, Digital Reference Section, Library of Congress)
The Collection contains materials written by leaders, soldiers, and women during the American Revolution. The letters discuss not only the military and political aspects of the war, but also include numerous personal letters that reveal the authors' private opinions of contemporary people and events.
Resources for Teachers - search for figures of the American Revolution through this website.
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The Library of Congress presents these documents as part of the record of the past. These primary historical documents reflect the attitudes, perspectives, and beliefs of different times. The Library of Congress does not endorse the views expressed in these collections, which may contain materials offensive to some readers.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS The American Revolution: 1763-1783, primary documents with introductory essays (American Memory Timeline) The American Revolution and the New Nation: 1763-1815 (Web Guides), primary documents The American Revolution, in John Bull and Uncle Sam: Four Centuries of British American Relations Creating the United States (Creating the Declaration of Independence, Creating the U.S.
The Autobiography of a Yankee Mariner: Christopher Prince and the American Revolution
PLUS MUCH MUCH MORE! Look for your figure here.
Another teacher's website full of information about the different figures involved in the American Revolution.
A collection of people from the A.R.
Famous People of the American Revolution
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