What If...?: Reexamining the American Revolution
How different would “the United States of America” be if the British had won the Revolutionary War?
Black-Robed Regiment
Not technically a military force, the “Regiment” proved integral to the success of the American Revolution.
Finding a Speaker Willing to Use Digital Networks
Bring history to life with Skype and other digital technologies.
Making Personal Connections to the Past by Finding Historians
Whether you use the telephone or Skype, there are a number of ways to contact modern historians.
Dissent in the Ranks
George Washington’s military career and reputation were not pure successes. His military losses caused some to question his ability to lead a nation.
Past Rebel Lines
Benedict Arnold wasn’t the only spy in the American Revolution. Take this quiz on 18th century spies and their techniques.
Refugees from the American Revolutionary War
Neighbor against neighbor, brother against brother, father against son.
Boston's Bloody Affray
A struggle over naming a struggle—when and where did the Boston Massacre gain the name?
Spanish Louisiana vs. Great Britain
Spain pursuing its own goals against Great Britain.
Spain in the American Revolution
The enemy of my enemy is my friend—what was Spain’s role (and motivation) in the American Revolution?
Are There Instances of Raids Similar to the Boston Tea Party?
From South Carolina to Maine, colonists protested the Tea Act of 1773.
Jewish Immigration During the Revolutionary War
Just before the Revolution, between 2,000 and 3,000 Jews lived in the colonies.
Why Was the Boston Tea Party Not Stopped by British Troops?
To some extent, the Boston Tea Party was the result of unintended consequences.
Quantity of Soldiers—not Quality of Their Aim—Won Battles
Linear battle formations date at least to the early 17th century.
Slavery in New York
Nine galleries explore the history of slavery in New York City.
Century of Lawmaking: Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774-1873
Covers Congressional documents from the nation’s founding through early Reconstruction.
Battle Lines: Letters from America's Wars
More than 30 letters cover conflicts from the Revolutionary War to the War of 1812 to war in Iraq.
George Washington Papers, 1741-1799
Presents the largest set of original Washington documents in the world.