American Revolution
The American Revolution - the colonies and their struggle for independence from Great Britain.
Causes of the American Revolution
What caused the American Revolution? This article examines the colonial mindset and the actual events that led to the Revolutionary War.
What caused the American Revolution? This article examines the colonial mindset and the actual events that led to the Revolutionary War.
The Boston Massacre
Who is to blame for the Boston Massacre? Was it truly an act of tyranny or just an unfortunate event of history? The evidence is not clear. Read the conflicting testimonies and decide for yourself.
Who is to blame for the Boston Massacre? Was it truly an act of tyranny or just an unfortunate event of history? The evidence is not clear. Read the conflicting testimonies and decide for yourself.
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was actually written long after the first shot of the war against Great Britain had been fired at the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Read about this 'lawyers brief' and find great resources to further your study.
The Declaration of Independence was actually written long after the first shot of the war against Great Britain had been fired at the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Read about this 'lawyers brief' and find great resources to further your study.
Text of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson's document served as America's promise to "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness." Written in 1776, this masterpiece put forth what the colonists were fighting for and helped form what this new nation was to stand for.
Thomas Jefferson's document served as America's promise to "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness." Written in 1776, this masterpiece put forth what the colonists were fighting for and helped form what this new nation was to stand for.
Treaty of Paris
Read the text of the Treaty of Paris. This treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War on September 3, 1783.
Read the text of the Treaty of Paris. This treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War on September 3, 1783.
Founding Fathers
Who were the top ten founding fathers? Here is my picks for the top ten founding fathers who helped form the United States.
Who were the top ten founding fathers? Here is my picks for the top ten founding fathers who helped form the United States.
Background to the American Revolution Lecture Outline
This outline covers the time leading to the Declaration of Independence. While written for educators, the numerous links provide detailed information about the people, battles and events on the road to war.
This outline covers the time leading to the Declaration of Independence. While written for educators, the numerous links provide detailed information about the people, battles and events on the road to war.
Archaeological Sites of the Revolution
Look at the Revolution from a new perspective. Investigate archaeological sites related to the war including Benedict Arnold's Gunboat and Fort Independence. This is from About's Guide to Archaeology.
Look at the Revolution from a new perspective. Investigate archaeological sites related to the war including Benedict Arnold's Gunboat and Fort Independence. This is from About's Guide to Archaeology.