http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To Book "And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?"http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=976http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=976<p>In this lesson, students will carefully examine an authentic Massachusetts thirty-shilling note (1775) from the Museum's collection and hypothesize the meaning of its visual elements. Students will use primary and secondary sources to refine the hypothesis and in the process, discover the role the Magna Carta played in the colonists' defense of their rights as Englishmen. The lesson provides insight into the causes of the American Revolution and builds students' ability to read and interpret objects as primary sources.</p>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:29:26 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=727http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=727<p>Americans have gone to war to win their independence, expand their national boundaries, define their freedoms, and defend their interests around the globe. This online exhibition examines how wars have shaped the nations' history and transformed American society. Students will learn about American military history through the use of an interactive timeline, brief movies, and objects from the museum's vast collections. Also included are a collection search, an interactive game, and learning resources.</p>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:06:40 GMT