Websites+and+Organizations

There are a lot of websites and organizations dedicated to information on the American Revolution which you may find interesting, informative, and yes, even downright //fun//. However, you should always check to see who is sponsoring the website or offering the information to make sure it is from a reputable source. If you are unsure about a website, be sure to talk to your teacher or your school library media specialist.

The listing of websites below is only a small sampling of what can be found online. Since most of these websites discuss the American War of Independence as a whole (meaning causes, battles, significant people, places, and events as well as the impact of the war on a national and global scale), it may take some digging on your part to seek out your topic. **Remember to use your search terms if you search a website!**



The Massachusetts Historical Society is an excellent place to begin your search on the causes of the American Revolution, as it covers the period between 1764-1776, when the United States declares its independence from Great Britain. The website uses digitized primary sources to illustrate the causes of the war, and also includes diary excerpts, biographical sketches, a detailed timeline and a bibliography for further research.
 * The Massachusetts Historical Society**

The National Park Service offers a timeline of events, biographies of the key players of the Revolution, stories from the war, articles on how to analyze primary source materials, and where to find more information about the American Revolution.
 * The National Park Service**

The Library of Congress' American Memory Project is an amazing resource of hundreds of digitized materials, including manuscripts, broadsides, government documents, maps and more. To begin searching the collections, just click on the "American Memory" link directly below the picture of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
 * The Library of Congress**

Created as the official companion site to the PBS television documentary series, it highlights key events and people of the Revolution, provides a timeline, information on the differences between the British and American soldiers, daily life in the colonies, as well as contemporary global events. The site also features an interactive game to test your knowledge about the American Revolution.
 * PBS' "LIBERTY! The American Revolution" Companion Site to the Documentary Series**

This website will get you thinking critically about the causes of the American Revolution, as it succinctly discusses the key players who were involved, the underlying causes for the war, and the events that precipitated the conflict. The site also includes a detailed timeline, primary source documents, and resources for further research, including podcasts, books, and other websites.
 * The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History**

The British Library's online gallery features a detailed timeline of events, images from their collections, and a scholarly essay that describes the key events of the war, including a detailed summary of the causes of the conflict. Resources for further research are included.
 * The British Library's Online Gallery of the American Revolution**