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Vfw: Women at War: From the Revolutionary War to the Present [Pdf]
The March 2008 issue of VFW Magazine focuses on the many roles women have played in the military and as adjuncts to the military from the beginning of our country's history. Highlights stories of women who were involved in some way in...
Sam Houston State University
The Revolutionary War in the West: The Conquest of the Illinois Country (I779)
Primary source document journal entry written by Colonel George Rogers Clark, describes the conquest of the Illinois country in 1779 during the Revolutionary War.
A&E Television
History.com: The Patriot Financier Who Bankrolled the Revolutionary War
A brash, self-made millionaire helped fund the fight for independence, but after the war, he ended up in debtor's prison. Without Robert Morris, the American Revolution may have been crushed under a mountain of debt and disarray. The...
Digital History
Digital History: The Revolutionary War
An overview of the military encounters in the Revolutionary War. Read about the lows and highs of the Continental Army, and the eventual defeat of the British.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Soldiers
Describes the clothing and uniforms worn by soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Also explains what the rank of officer meant in the British military and how a man became an officer. How Congress eventually created an army is...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Timeline
A timeline showing the events leading up to the Revolutionary War, beginning with unpopular legislation implemented under British rule. It follows with the reaction of the American colonists and continues in a cause and effect manner...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Generals and Patriots
A timeline listing the American Commanders and Patriots and British Commanders who participated in the Revolutionary War.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Uniforms
Describes the uniforms worn during the Revolutionary War by the Continental Army, the British Army and Navy, and the German Auxiliary. Includes video. [3:48]
Read Works
Read Works: Colonization: Introduction to the Revolutionary War
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Revolutionary War. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Colonization & Revolutionary War: Paul Revere's Ride
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Paul Revere's ride and the beginning of the Revolutionary War. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
A&E Television
History.com: Revolutionary War Timeline
The Revolutionary War was an insurrection by American Patriots in the 13 colonies to British rule, resulting in American independence.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: The American Revolution: First Phase
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.
Virginia Tech
Digital History Reader: u.s. History: A Revolution for Whom?
A module that addresses what changes in America came about as a result of the Revolutionary War. Who was impacted? How? Did it improve life in the new nation? Dive into the details of the changes through a collection of articles and...
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
History: Slavery: Prince Estabrook
Read about the life of Revolutionary War soldier Prince Estabrook and his time as a slave in the northern colonies.
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Battle of Lexington
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students solve a problem surrounding a historical question by reading primary source documents. This historical inquiry lesson allows students to practice sourcing, corroboration, and contextualization...
US National Archives
Nara: Pictures of the Revolutionary War
Black and white reproductions from famous paintings by the National Archives and Records Administration. There are paintings of battle scenes, famous participants, traitors and even a perspective from the British point of view.
Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Virginia Becomes a State [Pdf]
Virginia played a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War and the creation of our new government. This slideshow uses pictures, graphs, and a detailed timeline showing the major events in Virginia from 1760-1800.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Sybil Ludington
A biographical view of Sybil Ludington, known as the Female Paul Revere during the Revolutionary War. Follow her rides of bravery and devotion to her country.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: John Marshall (1755 1835)
Read an in-depth biography on former Chief Justice, John Marshall. Topics in the biography include his early life, his life during the Revolutionary War, and his term as Chief Justice. Also includes information about major cases in which...
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: The Canandaigua Treaty of 1794
Read the complete text of the Canandaigua Treaty signed by President Washington and the tribes of the Six Nations after the Revolutionary War; it was a treaty of peace and friendship and established land rights.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Daily Life During the Revolutionary War
Kids learn about daily life during the Revolutionary War including homes, clothes, food, school, and other fun facts. Take a quiz at the end to see what you learned!
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Weapons
Following the French and Indian War the colonists needed to replenish their supply of weapons. Many things had to fall into place for they could rearm themselves.
A&E Television
History.com: 7 Famous Loyalists of the Revolutionary War Era
From a son of Benjamin Franklin to a Mohawk leader to the governor of Massachusetts, these men chose to side with the British. In a way, the American Revolution was also a civil war. By 1774, American colonists were divided into two...
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Molly Pitcher
A brief biographical sketch that explores the life and contributions of the Revolutionary War heroine and Pennsylvania native, known as Molly Pitcher.