The American Revolution:
First Phase
The Winning of Independence 1777-1783
Events Leading to the American Revolution
Constitutional Convention and the Continental Congress
Creation of the U.S. Military
The Continental Army
Revolutionary War Battles
French & Indian War -
Key Events & Battles
The 2nd Continental Congress
The Hutchinson Letters Affair
The U.S. Army and the Founding of the Republic
Stories From the American Revolution
Birthplace of a Nation - Independence Hall
Revolutionary War Timeline
Pictures of the Revolutionary War
History of the American Flag
The History of the Army Corps of Engineers
Military History
American Indians
American Revolution
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A History | Stories From the American Revolution

Stories From the American Revolution
The stories of the Revolutionary period are Americas creation stories. When some Americans took up arms against Great Britain in 1775, no one could predict the final result. The stories of the bloody battles, political maneuvering, difficult choices, and hardship experienced by three million Americans in this period make for fascinating reading. Explore some of these stories here.
Why the war came Read about British policies and American reactions, leading to war... American Revolution - Boston Tea Party.
A Capsule history of the war The American Revolution was an event of sweeping worldwide importance... American Revolution - Benedict Arnold at Battle of Saratoga.
Those who fought Not every colonist wanted independence; choosing sides was difficult... American Revolution - A wounded Redcoat.
African Americans in the Revolutionary period What did liberty and equality mean for black Americans in the Revolutionary period? American Revolution - Slaves and their quarters.
American Indians and the American Revolution The Revolution had disastrous consequences for Indian nations... American Revolution - Chief Joseph Brant.
Consequences of the war What did independence mean for Americans? American Revolution - Map of the Colonies.
Voting rights Did you know that New Jersey women voted in the 1790s? American Revolution - Suffragette march.
Religion and the American Revolution The Revolution established the principle of church/state separation in the U.S. American Revolution - Christ Church in Virginia.
Colbert's Raid on Arkansas Post Westernmost Action of the Revolution... American Revolution - Colbert's Raid.
Privateers in the American Revolution An industry born of necessity... American Revolution - Royal Navy