• James Chalmers and "Plain Truth" - The Early America Review, Fall 1996
  For an interesting look at the opposing view of "common sense", a great way to understand the views of a loyalist of the American Revolution.
  Not everyone read Paine's famous tract with glowing approval. This is the reponse of one hardcore loyalist.
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• John Adams: Unsung Hero of the American Revolution
  Learn about John Adam's contributions to the American Revolutioin in this article.
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• Maine Memory Network - A Soldier's Declaration of Independence
  Learn about the American Revolution from a Continental soldier from Maine. The soldier in this tale is one William Bayley of Falmouth (now Portland) Maine, of whom in many ways according to historian James Leamon remains a mystery.
  A Soldier's Declaration of Independence. William Bayley of Falmouth (Portland) was a soldier in the Continental Army, seeing service at Ticonderoga, Valley Forge, Monmouth Court House, and Saratoga, among other locations. His letters home to his mother reveal much about the economic hardships experienced by both soldiers and those at home.
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• Maine Memory Network - Liberty Threatened: Maine in 1775
  The State of Maine was a part of the Colony of Massachusetts before the American Revolution, but this would change at the battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. This exhibit examines how the Revolution affected Maine's history.
  Liberty Threatened: Maine in 1775. At Lexington and Concord, on April 19, 1775, British troops attempted to destroy munitions stored by American colonists. The battles were the opening salvos of the American Revolution. Shortly, the conflict would erupt in Maine.
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• Outlaw Women - Heroic Women
  It was not only men that played an active role during the American Revolution. For proof, check out this site. It examines the women that made a difference during those trying times.
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• The American Independence Museum
  American Independence Museum endeavors to be the premier educational resource and historic site in New Hampshire for the study, research and promotion of the American Revolution, 1720s-1820s seaport life, and the public & private lives of its residents.
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• The Avalon Project : American Crisis
  This is from Paine's Common sense, it begins with the famous words, "these are the times that try men's souls...". This web site is a part of the Avalon Project in American History.
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• The Battle of Cowpens
  Read about the turning point of the American Revolution in the South from this article on the National Park service web site.
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• The Continental Congress
  The Continental Congress was the governing body of the 13 Colonies during the American Revolution. Each Colony sent representatives to discuss the issue of the Parliaments invasion of their rights as Englishmen. Thus, when the Colonists met, they created a weak central government, in which the States held the power.
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• The Conway Cabal
  Learn how in the Autumn of 1777 a plot between a clique of the Continental Congress and a group of Coontinental Army generals attempted to replace General Washington as Commander of the Army.
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• The David Library of the American Revolution
  This is the web site for the foundation devoted to the study of American history circa 1750 to 1800. Here you will find information and resources available from the library.
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• The Declaratory Act - 1766
  Read the Act of Parliament that told the American Colonies that they were subordinate to Parliamentary Law.
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• The History Place - Washington Prevents the Revolt of his Officers.
  From the History Place, another edition about the Newburgh Conspiracy.
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• The Man Who Saved a Revolution: The Newburgh Address
  In this article from history1700s.com you will learn how one man stopped a conspiracy by simply reading a letter using reading glasses.
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• The Men Behind the American Revolution
  Learn about the movers and shakers of the American Revolution in these articles found on History1700s.com.
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• The Men Behind the American Revolution: James Otis
  The American Revolution started in 1775 with the battles of Lexington and Concord. However, before the war, the fighting took place in the courts. Throughout the Colonies, lawyers were arguing the finer points of the rights of Englishmen. One of these lawyers was James Otis. In this article from history1700s.com you will learn about his contribution to the fight for Independence.
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• The Rise and Fall of the Newburgh Conspiracy: How General Washington and his Spectacles Saved the Republic
  Learn how General Washington and his Spectacles Saved the Republic written by George L. Marshall, Jr. at the Early America web site.
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• Underground Railroad in Indiana
  Learn about the Underground Railroad in Indiana. This was the organization that assisted slaves escaping from slavery in the southern states during the 19th century.
  The Indiana Historical Bureau provides publications, programs, and other opportunities for Indiana citizens of all ages to learn and teach about the history of their communities, the state of Indiana, and their relationships to the nation and the world.
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• War of 1812
  Learn about one of the forgotten wars of American History from Hiwtory Central. Although not well known, this is the war where F. Scott Key wrote the National Anthem of the United states.
  The major battles and causes of the War of 1812 are covered in this section. Many of Battle of the War of 1812 include multimedia presentations. There are also links to other sites on the war of 1812 and books
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• War of 1812 Articles, Book reviews, replicas, reenactment info, quizzes, sound clips, links....
  The Military Heritage web site has articles, information about reenactments and Units, book reviews and more about the War of 1812.
  The War of 1812 Website offers articles, War of 1812 links, uniform charts, War of 1812 book reviews, War of 1812 reenactments, military replicas (swords uniforms)
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