American Revolution History

When the British Redcoats march into Lexington in 1775, prepared for a surprise attack, they are met with a small, scrappy militia ready for a fight.

The 1st Rhode Island Regiment broke barriers in the Revolutionary War as the first predominantly Black unit in the Continental Army.

At the time of the Revolution, America had no money, no military and barely a chance at success. Even George Washington was not immediately seen as a strong military commander, often making mistakes.

The Revolution has been won, but for Washington, the problems, even within his own army, are just beginning.