Newberry Library presents a lesson on the American Revolution in which students explore through primary resources, who identified as American and to what extent did the American Revolution serve the interests of its inhabitants.

Part of the British Library's On-line Gallery series. This section explores, in comprehensive detail, the American Revolution. The Gallery includes an introduction, a timeline of events and lots of documentary and pictorial evidence....

George Washington is chosen as the leader of the colonies in their fight against the British in the American Revolution and becomes commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. Evidence is supported by original documents.

This essay discusses how religion influenced people in regards to fighting the British during the American Revolution. There are several primary sources to examine in this site.

US History learning module on the American Revolution with interactive assignments, projects, and assessment.

The Peace of Paris Treaty was signed in 1783 between Britain, France, and America, ending the American Revolutionary War. It also established much of the border with Canada. This page gives a concise overview of the agreement and is part...

British commanders attempted to reverse their floundering fortunes by launching a campaign in the South. There the British would find not just crops such as tobacco, rice and indigo that were vital to their economy, but stronger Loyalist...

From the Library of Congress, a look at "Four Centuries of British-American Relations." This site is about the American Revolution and provides artifacts from that time such as The Stamp Act manuscript, a proof sheet of stamps,...

Primary source material, introductory notes, classroom discussion questions, and supplemental links focussing on the tumultuous times between 1763 and 1775 preceding the American Revolution.

From a chapter on "America's War for Independence," this section of the chapter explains Loyalist and Patriot sentiments and identifies different groups that participated in the Revolutionary War.

Discover interesting details surrounding the passage of another attempt to tax the American colonies, the Townshend Acts. Includes supporting original documents and many teacher resources.

This resource summarizes American-British military conflict during the late 18th century including Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold's attempt at converging on Quebec City and holding the city under siege.

A detailed vivid description of the Battle of Bunker Hill with supporting original documents and great teacher resources.

Article on colonial attitudes toward Britain and their own political and cultural identity.

In a nutshell, you can find out the problems the new nation had under the Articles of Confederation and the process resulted in a new constitution.

A military history of the first years of the Revolutionary War from Lexington and Concord to the Battle of Trenton. Included is information about the problems of maintaining the Continental Army and problems for the British Army.

Primary source material includes Quaker petition to Congress, October 4, 1783 and Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman, watercolor (reproduction) by Susan Anne Livingston Ridley Sedgwick, 1811. Brief informational text.

From the earliest days of European exploration, the land and waterways seemed to do their best to frustrate growth and movement in what was to become North Carolina. In its natural condition, the area was just not an easy place to get...

An essay on the make-up of the Continental Army. Soldiers came from the craftsman and laborer class. Read about the effect of their fight on the "American Revolution."

This article, written for re-enactment newsletters, tells of women as camp followers in the American Revolution. There is an extensive bibliography included.

Information not only about the First Rhode Island Regiment, a group made up almost entirely of freed slaves, but also a look at the change in the attitude of enlisting African Americans into the Continental Army as the Revolutionary War...

Describes African American's military role in American Revolution.

Features the history behind the document that "shaped the course of American history" and gave Americans their independence. Includes many supporting original documents and teacher resources.

National Humanities Center provides an essay based on the correspondence of a Quaker Family in colonial Pennsylvania.