Middle Colonies Pictures | 1650s To 1770s
1. Map of the Middle Colonies (1755) A General Map of the Middle British Colonies, in America, compiled by Lewis Evans and engraved by James Turner, 1755. Philadelphia mapmaker Lewis…
Pictures
View paintings of the American Revolution, and learn what life was like on the battlefield, and in colonial America.
10 Most Iconic American Revolution Paintings
Paintings are our best visual reference of what the American Revolution was like, for those who lived through it. They offer a glimpse into what people wore, how battles were…
American Revolution Continental Soldier Uniforms
As the American Revolution progressed, the uniforms worn by Continental Army soldiers evolved over time. The army struggled with disorganization and clothing shortages through much of the war, forcing Washington…
American Revolution Propaganda | Examples & Themes
During the American Revolutionary War, propaganda was used by both sides to influence public opinion on the conflict. Propaganda was especially important as both the Patriots and the British were…
American Revolution Political Cartoons | 9 Examples
During the Revolutionary War, both sides used political cartoons to portray their perspective of events from the battle, mock the enemy, and promote the righteousness of their cause. Some cartoonists…
Abigail Adams Pictures
Abigail Adams portrait by Benjamin Blythe, c. 1766 Pastel on paper; 57 cm x 44.3 cm. Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA. Abigail Adams portrait, unknown artist, c. 1795 Portrait by unknown…
King George III Pictures
King George III portrait by Allan Ramsay, c. 1761-62 Oil on canvas. Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA. One of several copies of the 1760 Coronation portrait (in the Royal…