Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States of America, approved by the Second Continental Congress on November 15, 1777, during the Revolutionary War. The Articles…
Analysis
Read analysis and insights from historians about the American Revolution.
Revolutionary War Casualties | American & British Deaths
The following are estimated numbers of deaths and other casualties sustained by the major fighting forces of the Revolutionary War. American casualties Killed in action: 6,800 Wounded: approximately 7,000 Captured:…
Thomas Jefferson’s Role in the American Revolution
Thomas Jefferson played a crucial role in the Patriot cause as a political leader and writer during the Revolutionary War. Leadup to Revolution In 1769, Thomas Jefferson, a young, well-educated…
The Fates of the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence
The 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence took a significant risk in putting their names to this most famous of documents. In the eyes of the British, the…
Causes of the American Revolution | Political, Economic, Social
The American Revolution was primarily caused by an erosion in the relationship between the British government and the Thirteen Colonies of America. There were a number of reasons why this…
Committees of Correspondence | Summary, Significance, Role
The Committees of Correspondence were groups of Patriot leaders that sought to organize inter-colonial cooperation and resistance to British rule, in the lead-up to and during the American Revolution. Summary…
Was the American Revolution Avoidable?
Given the attitude of the British towards their colonies in America, the Revolutionary War was not avoidable. The British raised taxes on the Thirteen Colonies at a time when they…
Why The British Army Lost the Revolutionary War
“ Editor’s note The following is a chapter from a book “The Organization of the British Army in the American Revolution” by Edward E. Curtis, Ph.D. It explains why the…
Events Leading up to the Stockbridge Indian Massacre
“ Editor’s note The following is an essay written by Richard S. Walling on the leadup to the Stockbridge Indian Massacre, that occurred in the Bronx in August 1778. Also…
Spain’s Involvement in the American Revolution
The French and Indian War, 1756-1763, was the genesis of Spain’s aid to the Patriots in the American Revolution, for Britain, in conquering France and Spain, set the stage for…
1778: 1st Rhode Island Regiment Opens to Non-Whites
“ Editor’s note In February 1778, the Rhode Island legislature voted to begin enlisting slaves and American Indians in the Continental battalions to help fight the British forces. In return,…