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The American Revolutionary War

American Revolutionary War — Everything in One Place This page is your all-in-one hub for the American Revolutionary War, the defining conflict that gave birth to the United States. From the spark of revolution to the final peace treaty, this page covers every aspect of the struggle for independence. Explore the causes, the great debates, the battles, leaders, strategies, diplomacy, and the lasting legacy of the Revolution. Dive into videos, articles, maps, letters, diaries, and documentaries—and shape the most complete Revolutionary War archive through your Moves. How it works: Drag and drop to reorder what matters most to you. Add your favorite links, videos, and sources. The more people move and add, the richer this page becomes for everyone. Explore & Contribute Causes & Context: The French and Indian War, taxation without representation, the Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, the Continental Congress, and the call for independence. Major Battles & Campaigns: Lexington & Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, Trenton, Yorktown, and more—timelines, maps, strategies, and after-action reports. Leaders & Forces: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, King George III, Cornwallis, Lafayette, and countless others—patriots, loyalists, allies, and Native tribes. Life in Wartime: Militia and Continental soldiers, women at home and on the battlefield, enslaved and free African Americans, Native alliances, and the impact on everyday colonial life. Home Front & Ideas: Revolutionary pamphlets, debates on liberty, propaganda, Loyalist perspectives, and the spread of revolutionary ideals. Technology & Tactics: Muskets, cannons, naval warfare, guerrilla tactics, spies, codes, and the strategies that turned colonies into a fighting force. Diplomacy & Allies: French, Spanish, and Dutch support, treaties, loans, and international perspectives on the revolution. Aftermath & Legacy: The Treaty of Paris, the creation of the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, early struggles of the republic, and the Revolution’s global impact. Primary Sources: The Declaration of Independence, Common Sense, Continental Congress records, soldiers’ letters, diaries, speeches, and engravings. Add Your Favorites Paste links to: Animated battle maps and historical explainers Speeches, writings, and letters from revolutionary leaders Archival documents, declarations, and pamphlets Documentaries, movies, and university lectures Revolutionary War reenactments, museum exhibits, and battlefield tours Organize by Tags (Suggestions) #Battles #Leaders #Strategy #Maps #PrimarySources #Liberty #Pamphlets #Diplomacy #WomenInWar #AfricanAmericans #NativeAllies #Aftermath #Constitution #Museums #Books #Documentaries Community Notes This page is meant to explore America’s founding conflict in full detail—military, political, and social. Keep contributions accurate, share credible sources, and highlight both Patriot and Loyalist perspectives as well as international voices. Call to action: Drag. Drop. Make your Moves count. Build the most complete, living American Revolutionary War resource on the web—together.

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Battle of Trenton: Washington’s Christmas Morning Victory After Crossing the Delaware
The Battle of Trenton remains one of the most daring victories in American military history. On Christmas night in 1776, General George Washington led his exhausted Continental Army across the frozen Delaware River to launch a surprise attack on Hessian troops stationed in Trenton, New Jersey. St...
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