American Revolution Page
American History Sources for Students:
The American Revolution
Primary Sources
Maps of the American Revolution - from the Hargrett Library Special Collection
First Hand Account of Paul Revere's Ride - I, PAUL REVERE, of Boston, in the colony of the Massachusetts Bay ...
The American Revolution - primary source material
American Revolution - many primary sources
Avalon Project -18th century documents - great collection
Milestone Historic Documents - many documents about our early struggles
Declaring Independence: Drafting the Documents - primary source material about the drafting of the Declaration of Independence
Welcome to Archiving Early America You will learn from primary sources and more here.
The History of the Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Resolves - There are strong feelings expressed.
Anonymous Account of the Boston Massacre
Captain John Preston's Account of the Boston Massacre
Boston Massacre - This is the trial transcript.
The George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress - time line: American Revolution
Spy Letters - lots of information and background
From the diary of Abligence Waldo, surgeon at Valley Forge - December 6 -22, 1777
The Diary of Ebenezar Denny, 1781 - events leading up the the surrender at Yorktown
Documents on the American Revolution - of battles and naval actions
A Narrative of the Captivity of Isaac Webster: Written by Himself -captured by Indians allied with the British and taken to Canada in 1779
Samuel Adams Here is a four volume work of his writings.
Indices
Rev War - interesting and unique information
Revolution and Independence - chapter 2 of the award winning hyper text
Revolutionary War - an excellent collection of varied links
The War for American Independence This is a good source for much information.
Outline History - War for Independence Takes you step by step
Liberty - good PBS companion
American Revolution: The First Phase excellent source
The Winning of Independence great source of information
Military Campaign Maps helps with understanding
Time Line - American During the Age of Revolution Helps to keep things straight.
Monthly History Check out each and every one.
Specific Topics
Drums along the Mohawk - the revolution in New York
Paul Revere's Ride This is the true story
The New York Tea Party - There was one here too.
The Boston Tea Party - good place to start
The Boston Massacre - information about the two most important pictures
Women in the Revolutionary War Era good background
The British Army during the Revolutionary War - information on the British at the beginning of the war
The British Army in the American War for Independence - some good primary sources
The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution - British strategy
The Hessian Web Page - lots of material here
Maryland Loyalists - Great information
Yorktown is Won! - the surrender of Cornwallis from PBS
The American Revolution On Line - information about each colony and much more
Songs of the Loyalists and Patriots - read the lyrics of some of the music of the revolutionary times
Continental Congress Check the broadsides and more
To Form a More Perfect Union - about the constitutional convention
Folk Music of the American Revolution - download some midi files
French Naval Leaders in the American War for Independence - We do not always thing about this.
Now and Then Image Gallery: Revolutionary War - many pages from which to choose
Black Prince - the first American Naval vessel
Intelligence in the War of Independence - A publication of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Battles
Chronology of the Battles of the American Revolution comprehensive
Battle of Concord Brief background
Battle of Lake Champlain - Complete background.
Fort Ticonderoga Visit this famous landmark.
Glover's RegimentThe most famous contribution of Glover's Regiment in the early war effort was as crew on Washington's first armed vessel, the Hannah
The Battles of Trenton and Princeton - great victories for Washington
Fort McHenry Take a virtual Tour
Chronological List of Battles It is hard to keep them in order without this.
Famous People
King George III From Britannica
Nathan Hale
The Quintumviri - Biography of Nathan Hale
Ethan Allen much information
Franklin A comprehensive site.
The Electric Franklin a wealth of information
The World of Benjamin Franklin He was fascinating.
Biographies of the Founding Fathers This is good but brief information
Signers of the Declaration and the Price they Paid choose freedom did not come cheaply for many
George Washington Information is well organized.
Life of George Washington written 8 years after his death
Mount Vernon Take a tour and try to find the secret passage, find biographical information, and more here.
Thomas Jefferson Online Excellent Source from PBS
Life of Thomas Jefferson Check out a typical day for this early riser.
Meet the People Great glimpses.
Benedict Arnold Hero and traitor.
Commodore Perry This is a well researched biography.
Women and the American Revolution Three are presented here.
Amazing Women in War and Peace good but brief information
Gallery of Early American Portraits Most are from this period.
Biographies of the Founding Fathers - good background
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