Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania by John Dickinson
Learn about Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, a series of essays published by John Dickinson before the Revolutionary War.
Essays
Read essays written by historians about the American Revolution.
Was the American Revolution Virtuous?
Discover whether the American Revolution was virtuous. Learn about the arguments for and against the righteousness of the Revolutionary War.
How Were Native Americans Affected by the Revolution?
Discover how the American Revolution affected Native American populations, both during and after the war took place.
How Revolutionary was the American Revolution?
Learn to what extent the American Revolution was revolutionary. Discover the effect the war had on American society and politics.
Congress Voting Independence | Painting By Robert Edge Pine
Learn about Congress Voting Independence, a painting started by Robert Edge Pine in 1784 and finished by Edward Savage in 1801.
The Prayer at Valley Forge | Painting by Arnold Friberg
Learn about the painting of George Washington known as The Prayer at Valley Forge, painted in 1975 by Arnold Friberg.
Deux-Ponts Germans: Unsung Heroes of the American Revolution
Learn about how German troops from the Deux-Ponts Regiment helped win the Revolutionary War for the Americans.
Georg Daniel Flohr’s Journal: A New Perspective
Learn about Georg Daniel Flohr's travels in America with the Royal-Deux-Ponts regiment during the Revolution with this essay by Robert A. Selig.
Washington Rallying the Troops at Monmouth by Emanuel Leutze
Learn about the historical context and accuracy of Washington Rallying the Troops at Monmouth, a painting by Emanuel Leutze.
All About The Surrender of Burgoyne Painting by John Trumbull
Learn about about Surrender of Burgoyne, an oil painting by John Trumbull depicting British General John Burgoyne surrendering after the Battle of Saratoga.
All About The Declaration of Independence Painting by John Trumbull
Learn about "The Declaration of Independence" - a painting by John Trumbull completed in 1820. Find out the key figures portrayed in this painting.
Surrender of Lord Cornwallis | Painting by John Trumbull
Learn about the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis, a painting by John Trumbull finished in 1820. Find out who is depicted in this painting.
Gilbert Stuart’s Many Portraits of George Washington
Learn about Gilbert Stuart's history of painting George Washington. Find out about the different paintings he created in the late 18th/early 19th century.
All About the Spirit of ’76 Painting by Archibald Willard
Learn about the Spirit of 1776 Painting by Archibald Willard. Discover why many don't consider this painting to be true art, despite its popularity.
Washington Crossing the Delaware | Painting by Emanuel Leutze
Learn about Washington Crossing the Delaware, an oil painting by Emanuel Leutze. Discover whether the painting is historically accurate.
All About the Battle of Bunker’s Hill Painting by John Trumbull
Learn about the The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill, an oil painting by John Trumbull, finished in 1786.
The World Turned Upside Down Myth
Discover whether the song "The World Turned Upside Down" was really played when the British surrendered to George Washington.
George Washington’s Teeth and Dental Problems
Learn about George Washington's long history of dental problems, and what types of false teeth he used to use.
Religion’s Role in Shaping the American Revolution
Learn about religion's role in shaping the American Revolution, with this essay written by esteemed religious historian, Dr. Edwin S. Gaustad.
Ammunition Crisis at the Siege of Boston in 1775
Learn about the ammunition shortage faced by the Continental Army at the Siege of Boston in 1775.
Principles of 1776
Explore the American Civil War's roots in debates over federal Union, state rights, and the "principles of 1776," leading to a pivotal national conflict.
History of Lauzun’s Legion | Volontaires-etrangers de Lauzun
Explore the unique and often overlooked history of the Volontaires-etrangers de Lauzun, an integral foreign volunteer unit in the American Revolution.
The Bizarre Story of General “Mad” Anthony Wayne’s Body
Learn about the bizarre story of what happened to General Anthony Wayne's body after his death.
The Story of Francois Joseph Paul (Compte de Grasse)
Discover the role Francois Joseph Paul, Compte de Grasse, played a pivotal role in American victory in the Revolutionary War.
The Stockbridge Indian Massacre: Death in the Bronx
Learn about the Stockbridge Indian Masscre in the Bronx, NY, in August 1778, written by teacher and historian Richard S. Walling.
Colonial Life in Spanish California During the American Revolution
Learn about life in Spanish California during the American Revolution: presidios, missions, soldiers, and the culture that shaped this colonial frontier.
Indians and the American Revolution
Learn about what happened to Native Americans during the American Revolution, and what role they played in the conflict.
Black Soldiers in the Revolutionary War
Learn about the black soldiers of the American Revolution. Discover the role African Americans played in the Revolutionary War.
Revolutionary War Artillery & Cannons
Learn about the artillery and cannons used in the American Revolution. Discover how these guns were made and used in the battlefield.