Lessons in Democracy

American Independence Day will be here in less than two weeks.  With the events that are occurring in Iran, it might be a good time to help our children understand the meaning of our Independence Day and the events that led to it. Many online resources are available for children to help them learn all about the Fourth of July and why we celebrate it.
The American Revolution
(This site has a brief outline of the Revolutionary War.  It also has numerous links to additional information on events, people, and the documents related to the Revolution.)
The American Revolution
(This one has lesson plans and quizzes, so it's a good one for homeschoolers.)
A Timeline of the Revolutionary War
(A year-by-year account of events that includes links for brief explanations.)