The “Betsy Ross Flag”
{Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons}
As we head into the final week of our first trimester, we are celebrating the successful end of the American Revolution and the beginning of a new country! Here are a few more fun links to wrap up this trimester’s history:
VIDEOS:
Finish up the Liberty’s Kids series!
What Were the Articles of Confederation?:
American Revolution Video Timeline:
Kids Learning History: The American Revolution – Kids talking about why America won the Revolution:
American Revolution for Kids – This cute video made by a mom is aimed at very young kids, and uses toy cars to teach about the Revolution:
WEBSITES:
American Revolution Crossword Puzzle and Word Search game
US History Colonial Challenge – Answer a range of easy to difficult questions to test your knowledge of early US history, and try to reach $1,000,000!
Places of the American Revolution game – Match these important places with their historical significance during the American Revolution.
Revolutionary War Jeopardy game – for 1 or 2 players
Name that Founding Father game
Which Founding Father are You? – Answer 5 questions to figure out your hidden identity…
Daily Jigsaw Puzzle – Try today’s online jigsaw puzzle from Colonial Williamsburg, or any of their previous puzzles.
Games from Ben’s Guide
Articles of Confederation – Info and a transcript.
Transcript of Washington's First Inaugural Address, April 30, 1789
