As colonists faced tough odds in the Revolutionary War, America’s first diplomat worked his charm to win France’s vital backing.
Category Archives: Building a Democracy
Looking Back 250 Years: The 1773 Boston Tea Party
Learn more about the first ever United States Census and the population of the thirteen colonies when it was taken in 1790.
Music in the Revolutionary War
Musicians in the Continental Army did more than boost morale among soldiers. Drumbeats and fife whistles also provided important instructions, on and off the battlefields.
American Dogs
Everyone knows that dogs are “man’s best friend.” However, most people don’t know the roles they served throughout American history in times of war, dating all the way back to the American Revolution.
Was the Last Battle of the American Revolution Fought in India? A Growing Number of Historians Think So
For centuries, history books have told us that the Battle of Yorktown was the final victory of the American Revolutionary War. However, many historians now believe the last battle was fought on an entirely different continent.
Since American Revolution, women have played part on front lines
Women in the United States have always been active participants in war efforts, dating all the way back to the American Revolution.
1776 Musical brings vibrant nontraditional casting of founding fathers to stage at DCPA
Read about how 1776, a musical about the founding fathers, takes on a modern and thought-provoking twist through its most diverse cast to date.
Liberty Bell tolls to announce Declaration of Independence
We’ve all heard of the liberty bell, but check out this article to learn more about the history and significance behind this extraordinary historical artifact.
When the United States Spoke French
During the Revolutionary War, France supplied the Americans with money, soldiers, and ammunition. Read about the strong ties that remained when the war ended.
The Declaration of Independence Was Also a List of Grievances
Learn about how the grievances of King George III were used to justify the American Revolution and win French support throughout the war.
Abigail Adams Biography
Abigail Adams, wife of John Adams, served as an unofficial advisor to the second president of the United States. She also fought for the right of married women to own personal property.
How the American Revolution Spurred Independence Movements Around the World
The American Revolution, a momentous event in US history, also had an impact on revolutions world-wide.
5 Founding Fathers Whose Finances Shaped the American Revolution
These Founding Fathers not only dedicated their lives and careers to the American Revolution, but also a fair amount of money. Check out this History article to find out more.
Early edition of US Declaration of Independence to go on sale
Learn about this rare edition of the Declaration of Independence as well as the historic collection it comes from.
Continental Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution
January 14th is National Ratification Day, but what does that mean? Learn the meaning behind this significant moment in American history.
The battle of Yorktown: Historic victory or tragic memory?
The Battle of Yorktown was a victory for American forces, but not everyone was celebrating.
Fighting…Maybe for Freedom, but probably not
During the Revolutionary War, black soldiers fought for both the Continental army and the British army. Those who fought for the British were often promised freedom, but that promise was mostly unfulfilled.
Dunlap Broadside History
Visit this online exhibit to learn about the Dunlap Broadside, one of the first printed copies of the Declaration of Independence.
How The Voting Rights Act Came To Be And How It’s Changed
Read about recent interpretations of and challenges to the pivotal Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Women in the American Revolution
| Molly Pitcher and Betsy Ross are familiar names in the history of women in America’s Revolutionary Era. Read this detailed article to learn the stories of other women who supported the war effort. |