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.
3 Events That Triggered the American Revolution
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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.
The Battle of Long Island, waged in August 1776, was the largest skirmish of the American Revoultionary War and led to the British seizing control of New York.
On a cold night in Boston in 1770, angry colonists pelted a lone British sentry with snowballs. The rest is history.
Alexander Hamilton's leadership in the war's last major land battle delivered the future Secretary of the Treasury his long-sought glory.
“With ladies on our side, we can make every Tory tremble.”
The American Revolutionary War was an insurrection by Patriots in the 13 colonies against British rule, resulting in American independence.
On December 19, 1777, 11,000 Continental Army regulars marched into Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to set up winter quarters.
Paine's 47-page pamphlet 'Common Sense' took colonial America by storm in 1776.
Sybil Ludington's midnight ride was longer—and more dangerous.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a statesman, author, publisher, scientist, inventor, diplomat, a Founding Father and a leading figure of early American history.
The United States’ original Renaissance man created some unusual inventions—and was a passionate swimmer.
The Slave Enlistment Act of 1778 offered freedom for fighting.
