Prior to the Revolutionary War, tensions between the British government and the American colonies grew steadily as talk of revolution spread. In this section, you can learn about the events that led up to the start of the Revolutionary War.

American civil leaders, such as Patrick Henry and Paul Revere, played important roles in the fight to gain independence. This section contains information about some of the people involved in the birth of the new country.

Major battles of the Revolutionary War include the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Battle of Cowpens. In this section, you can learn about these battles and their importance.

Notable British figures include Marquis Cornwallis and other people who fought to maintain control of the American colonies. Here you can get information on some of the important British figures in the Revolutionary War.

Important artifacts from the Revolutionary War, such as the Liberty Bell and the Declaration of Independece, have become symbols of American freedom. In this section, you can learn about these and other important artifacts from the Revolutionary War.

Landmarks that are associated with the Revolutionary War includes Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed. This section contains information about this and other Revolutionary War landmarks.

Revolutionary War organizations, such as the Daughters of the American Revolution, work to keep the memories of the Revolutionary War alive. This section contains information about different groups and organizations associated with the war.

The time after the Revolutionary War was a time of growth and expansion for the government and borders of the United States. Here you can learn about important events and changes in American history after the Revolutionary War.