The American Revolution

From colonial protest to armed rebellion: the opening battles, key figures, and political ideas of the American War of Independence.

Articles on The American Revolution (4)

Early Modern History

The Hessian Auxiliaries: Why German Troops Fought for the British Crown

Six German princes leased nearly 30,000 soldiers to Britain for the American Revolution, and thousands of them...

Early Modern History

Who Fired the Shot Heard Round the World? The Unsolved Mystery at Lexington Green

On April 19, 1775, an unidentified shot at Lexington Green ignited a war, and 250 years of inquiry have never...

Early Modern History

Lord Dunmore's Proclamation: Freedom, Slavery, and Loyalty in Revolutionary Virginia

On November 7, 1775, Virginia's last royal governor offered freedom to enslaved Patriots who joined the Crown,...

Early Modern History

Paul Revere's Ride: The Real Story Behind 'One If by Land, Two If by Sea'

Paul Revere never rode alone or shouted a warning aloud on April 18, 1775 — the true story involves three...

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