The History Cat
The History Cat: Life in the Continental Army
Describes the very difficult conditions under which soldiers in the Continental Army lived.
Massachusetts Historical Society
Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Second Continental Congress
Describes events that led to the formation of the Second Continental Congress and ultimately American independence. Includes supporting original documents and great teacher resources.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Who Served Here?: Baron Von Steuben
Biography of Von Steuben with emphasis on the training he gave to the Continental Army at Valley Forge.
Other
Lafayette College: Lafayette and Slavery James Armistead Lafayette
A brief paragraph about James Armistead's espionage for the Continental Army at Yorktown. More important are the pictures of Marquis de Layayette and Armistead and the testimonial given by Lafayette to obtain Armistead's freedom.
Black Past
Black Past: Brace, Jeffrey (1742? 1827)
Read about the slave, Jeffrey Brace, who enlisted in the Continental Army. Find out what happened to him and his family after the Revolutionary War.
Digital History
Digital History: The American Revolution and Slavery
Read about the plans for using slaves in both the British and Continental armies during the Revolutionary War. See why some of the plans were scuttled and how the end of the war affected blacks who fought and those who remained in the...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Valley Forge Fa Qs: Baron Von Steuben Drill
Read about the military training Baron von Steuben gave the Continental Army at Valley Forge.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Rise and Fall of Newburgh Conspiracy
This is a discussion of the economic reasons for the 1783 Newburgh Conspiracy, a plot by some of the officers in the Continental Army. The site summarizes the events of the conspiracy.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Soldiers
Describes the clothing and uniforms worn by soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Also explains what the rank of officer meant in the British military and how a man became an officer. How Congress eventually created an army is...
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: Nathaniel Gorham
A brief but detailed biography of this delegate from Massachusetts to the Constitutional Convention. He also served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and for a time was its president.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe
This site gives a biography of President James Monroe. From the left-hand toolbar, select information about his life before presidency, campaigns and elections, and also domestic affairs. Links to the first lady, cabinet members , and...
Other
Oxford Aasc: African Americans in the Revoluionary War
A great display of paintings along with commentary about ten African Americans who were involved in the Revolutionary War era.
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Early Years of the Revolution
Section from a textbook style book explains the British and American strategies of 1776 through 1778 and identifies the key battles of the early years of the Revolution.
Curated OER
National Park Service: The Battle of Guilford Court House
A general description of the Battle of Guilford Court House with instructional questions.
Digital History
Digital History: The Revolutionary War
An overview of the military encounters in the Revolutionary War. Read about the lows and highs of the Continental Army, and the eventual defeat of the British.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Nathanael Green (1742 1786)
General Nathanael Greene was commander of the Southern Department of the Continental army and a respected leader that helped America win the Revolutionary War. Here you can read about his early life, military career, the Southern...
Digital History
Digital History: How Were the Colonies Able to Win Independence?
A discussion of the several reasons the American colonies were able to defeat the head of the British Empire and become an independent country. See also a very brief description of how the Continental Congress paid for the war.
Other
American revolution.org: The Revolution's Black Soldiers
This article provides extensive information on the African Americans who served in the Revolutionary War.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: The Philadelphia Campaign the Battle of Trenton
Examine the people and events surrounding the Battle of Trenton in this detailed account of Pennsylvania history. Included in this site are links to audio and pictorial images of this era.
Curated OER
National Park Service: The Battle of Cowpens
Find an excellent description of this important "turning point" battle that led to the victory at Yorktown. Important terms and names of people and places are hyperlinked to the glossary for additional explanation.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: The American Revolution: Victory
This resource has a lesson plan on the origins of the Purple Heart medal, which is given to any soldier wounded in the line of duty. The medal was established by George Washington and is the oldest American medal.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Alexander Martin
An entry on the life of Alexander Martin, who served briefly in the Continental Army. He was later tried for cowardice, was acquitted but resigned shortly afterward. This did not hurt his political career, however. He was a delegate to...
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Other
Campaign Journal of a [Colonial] Militiaman
Some excerpts from the Journal of William Houston written during the American Revolution. Houston served in the Continental Army and would later serve as a delegate from New Jersey to the Constitutional Convention.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The March to Germantown 1777
This site from US History.org provides a brief description of the British capture of Philadelphia and The Continental Army's defeat at nearby Germantown, Pennsylvania.
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