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American History in Philadelphia
Independence Hall Association
Go to this site for help with U.S. history homework or projects about the Revolutionary War period in Philadelphia. It has information on Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine, the Declaration of Independence,the Liberty Bell and more.Recommended by Danny Stricker

Experience the American Revolution
PBS
This is a fun site that puts you in the moment of the American Revolution. It reports the Revolution as current events and includes newspaper articles, an interactive picture of colonial life and a quiz to test your knowledge and help you learn more.Recommended by Martin Jacobs

Explore Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
If you have homework or a project about colonial America, take a look at this site about Colonial Williamsburg. It includes historical information about colonial buildings, fifes and drums and clothing. The website also provides some information about how to plan a visit.Recommended by Zack Dale

The Life and Times of George Washington
The White House
Find out all about George Washington's life on this site. It vividly describes how Washington became our nation's greatest hero. It has dates of battles that he participated in and important events that occurred during his life.Recommended by Martin Jacobs