ARTICLES
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?
What’s in a Name? The “continental” Army
Summary: The question of what to call the army tasked with fighting the British highlights some of the complicated dynamics in play during the Revolutionary War.
Drafting the Declaration: Jefferson’s Pragmatism
Summary: The Composition of the Declaration of Independence is a story of intrigue and pragmatism.