ARTICLES
Revolutionary Alliances Part 3: Investing in Revolution
Summary: With Spain officially joining France on America’s side and the Netherlands also aiding the cause, the global conflict that was the Revolution was heading to a climax.
Revolutionary Alliances Part 2: Global Conflict
Summary: France’s open alliance with America in 1778 transformed the war into a global conflict of grand strategy.
Revolutionary Alliances Part 1: Secret Dalliances
Summary: The secret military material assistance provided by France and Spain early in the war was vital in America’s fight for independence.
The Value of a Dollar
Summary: Coming up with a national currency that would retain its value and be suitable to pay soldiers in the Continental army was a major challenge during the Revolutionary War.
Following the Army: Unsung Heroines of the Revolution
Summary: Women who followed the Continental army filled roles that were desperately needed in the fight for liberty.
Crowning The Last King of America
Summary: Gain insights about King George III, the British monarch during the Revolutionary War.
Revolutionary Christmas Celebrations
Summary: Christmas celebrations in colonial America were far different than they are today.
‘Tis Tea Party Season!
Summary: Discover the context of the tea party protests in America that helped lead to the Revolutionary War.
Benedict Arnold: An Excuse for Treason?
Summary: Benedict Arnold is one of America’s most notorious traitors. But was this Revolutionary War villain really just a victim?