American Revolution Newspaper Project

American Revolution Newspaper Project
An Internet Hotlist on American Revolution

created by jbredemeier
Dubose Middle School Media Center

Introduction | Internet Resources | DISCUS

Introduction
You are to write a news article for the 10th Anniversary Edition of the Revolutionary War News. Your article must be written from either the perspective of a loyalist or a patriot. Articles must include Who, What, When, Where, Why and details important to the event.

Use the following resources to assist you in your research on one of the following topics:

1. Boston Massacre
2. Tea Act/Townshend Acts
3. Sugar Act
4. Boston Tea Party/Intolerable Act
5. Continental Congress
6. Declaration of Independence
7. Battles of Lexington and Concord
8. Battle of Cowpens
9. Battle of Saratoga
10. Battle of Trenton
11. Battle of Camden
12. Battle of Fort Sullivan (Fort Moultrie)
13. Battle of Charleston (Charleston Campaign)
14. Battle of Kings Mountain
15. Battle of Yorktown
16. Treaty of Paris of 1783
17. Stamp Act/Stamp Act Congress

The Internet Resources

Internet Resources

Battles of the American Revolution - Very comprehensive site which includes information on all the battles, important people and places, historical events, pre revolution, post revolution and a timeline.
Chronicle of the Revolution - Read all about it! These newspaper Chronicles let you experience first-hand the excitement and uncertainty of the American Revolution as it happened. Click on a city to read about the riveting historical headlines that shaped the war and America.
The American Revolution - The Making of America and Her Independence - Detailed site containing information on the battles of the American Revolution. Pay specific attention to the link to the 'REVOLUTIONARY WAR BATTLES' in the middle of the page.

DISCUS

DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library - DISCUS is a collection of resources, such as magazines, newspapers and reference books. The History Resource Center - US and History Resource Center - World will be helpful to you for this assignment.
Grolier Online - Contains encyclopedia articles, news feature stories, media, Web sites and magazines.
History Resource Center - Complete overview of the most-studied events, issues and current information in U.S. history
SIRS Discoverer - Contains articles, pictures, reference information and Web sites on all subjects.

Content by jbredemeier, jbredemeier@dorchester2.k12.sc.us
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Last revised Mon Nov 17 18:28:24 US/Pacific 2008