American Revolution
The Revolutionary War waged by the American colonies against Great Britain influenced political ideas and revolutions around the globe, as a small fledgling nation won its freedom from the greatest military power of its time.
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Most famous for their role in the Boston Tea Party, the Sons of Liberty used grassroots activism to push back against British rule.
While the British were often better equipped and trained, these events proved critical in ultimately securing Americans' victory in the war.
They include a spy, a poet, a guerrilla fighter—and foot soldiers who fought on both sides of the war.
The Declaration of Independence played a critical role in unifying the colonies for the bloody struggle they faced.
Washington Commands the Continental Army
Washington Commands the Continental Army – David McCullough
American history author David McCullough discusses the challenges George Washington faced in commanding the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
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Printed just weeks after British troops opened fire on an unarmed crowd of Bostonians, Revere’s depiction of the melee likely stoked anti-British sentiment throughout the colonies.
From forgotten seals to trees, deer and flags, these symbols were significant, but never quite made it to official U.S. status.
Discover the intriguing history, enigmatic rituals and hidden knowledge of renowned secret societies such as the Knights Templar, Freemasons, Skull and Bones and, of course, the Illuminati.
Explore 10 surprising facts about the American Revolution’s first major battle, the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Sybil Ludington's midnight ride was longer—and more dangerous.
Learn the history of Fort Ticonderoga, from its origins as Fort Carillon to its key role in the Revolutionary War and beyond.
British troops faced off against minutemen in Massachusetts.
The holiday, observed on the third Monday in April, commemorates the opening battles of the American Revolutionary War.
While Paul Revere rode into history on April 18, 1775, his fellow rider William Dawes galloped into undeserved oblivion.
These landmarks are can’t-miss destinations for American Revolution history buffs.
These essential books on the American Revolution offer a richer, more complicated portrait of America’s founding conflict.
While the British were often better equipped and trained, these events proved critical in ultimately securing Americans' victory in the war.
Take a look back at the tragic incident that helped galvanize support for American independence.
The Stamp Act of 1765 was the first internal tax levied directly on American colonists by the British Parliament. The issues raised by the Stamp Act festered for 10 years before giving rise to the Revolutionary War and, ultimately, American independence.
James Armistead provided critical intel to the Continental Army as a double agent during the Revolutionary War.
Many of Philadelphia’s black residents stayed behind and were enlisted to care for the sick.
