Soon after the end of the Revolutionary War, the characteristics of the various parts of the new United States established themselves. Find out about the sectionalism, economy, and needs in the country in the early 1800s--the...

Captain Barb has taken it upon herself to report about women in the military, and we are glad she does. Her website begins with Revolutionary War Women and continues to present day everyday-women heroes in the military. She includes...

Revolutionary War enthusiast, John Hamill, presents pictures with descriptions of the terrain where the siege of Yorktown took place.

Basically an on-line booklet that profiles the Continental Army of the Revolutionary War. An Introduction is provided along with the structure and components of the army. The armies of 1775 through 1784 are detailed as well as the...

Basically an on-line booklet that profiles the Continental Army of the Revolutionary War. An Introduction is provided along with the structure and components of the army. The armies of 1775 through 1784 are detailed as well as the...

A discussion of the several reasons the American colonies were able to defeat the head of the British Empire and become an independent country. See also a very brief description of how the Continental Congress paid for the war.

Looking at the War of 1812 from the perspective of Indian leader Chief Tecumseh, this resource presents the role of leader Chief Tecumseh in the Anglo-American war. The British and Americans both wanted to win over Tecumseh, but also...

Read about the Battle of Bunker Hill, which really took place at Breed's Hill, and find out why it was such a stunning victory for the Americans even though they lost the battle.

Biography of James Armistead [Lafayete] who was born into slavery in Virginia and later became a famous American spy during the War for Independence.

A short biographical sketch of Nathan Hale, Revolutionary spy and hero. Includes links to several pictures, and information about the siege of Boston, in which Hale participated.

A biography of Crispus Attucks, the black man who became the first casualty of the American Revolution when he was shot and killed during the Boston Massacre.

The National Cemetery site gives information about the famous, and not-so-well-known people who are buried there: war heroes, presidents, chief justices, explorers, historical figures, etc.

An essay on John Paul Jones and a history of the American flags he flew on his ships. The essay was written shortly after Sept. 11, 2001.

A passionate patriot, Haym Salomon, featured in this biography, is remembered for this money management skills and ability to recruit members to the Continental Army. He used much of his own privately earned money to help fund the...

A brief biography of Light Horse Volunteer, Wentworth Cheswell, who was a black patriot during the American Revolution. Cheswell played several roles including archaeologist and is thought to be the first black elected to a public office.

The weeks leading up to the Battle of Saratoga were filled with disaster for the British troops. Read about the problems General Burgoyne had, and find out how the Americans took advantage of those problems to deliver a stunning defeat...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support elementary students' reading comprehension, historical information is provided. The significance of "The Old Stone House" during the Battle of Brooklyn in the American Revolution is...

This 3-page article provides an informative and intriguing account of the Boston Massacre. Learn more about this important event in the American Revolution from this site.

Sybil Ludington was just 16 years old when she made a night-time ride rallying Patriot soldiers During the American Revolution.

It was the most famous road trip and the most important victory in Tennessee history. During the American Revolution, a British commander named Patrick Ferguson led an army through South Carolina. Along the way, he sent a threatening...

Picnics, fireworks, and parades are what we think of when someone says Fourth of July. This day became a federal holiday in 1941 so Americans could take a day to celebrate our independence. View the following slideshow that summarizes...

This article describes the issues and troop movement leading up to the British surrender to Washington at Yorktown. A chart shows the statistics of both the British and American forces' resources and causalities.

Many Americans take for granted the freedoms contained in the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. As students play this game, they will discover surprising facts about the story behind the Bill of Rights and gain a clearer...

A map showing the southern operations (1780-1781) during the American Revolutionary War. The map shows terrain, rivers, and major battle sites from the northern Virginia line south to St. Augustine, which was at the time a Loyalist...