The end result of the American Revolution was more than loss of territory for the British, it also fundamentally changed society and ultimately the world.
- Social Changes During the American Revolution Part I
- Social Changes During The American Revolution Part II
- Social Changes During The American Revolution Part III
- The Men Behind The American Revolution: George Rogers Clark
Founding Society Essay
Learn about the Founding of new societies in Colonial America (1607-1763) from the AskEric Web site.
Frontier Fosters Self-Reliance
This is an essay on how the colonist viewed their rights as Englishmen, and how they dealt with the Colonial governors.
The Press asserts its freedom
This site is about the beginnings of the movement for a free press. This site is a part of the From the Revolution to Reconstruction project.
The American Crisis by Thomas Paine
This is from Paine's Common sense, it begins with the famous words, "these are the times that try men's souls...". This site is a part of the Avalon Project in American History.
How Washington Saved the Revolution
Learn how How General Washington and his Spectacles Saved the Republic written by George L. Marshall, Jr. at the Early America web site.
The Annapolis Convention
The Annapolis convention was a gathering to discuss the problems of the Articles of Confederation. It was through this convention that the Constitution of the United States would be written.
Thomas Jefferson's discussion of the Articles of Confederation
Follow the debate over the Articles of confederation with Thomas Jefferson. This is from his autobiography. You can also learn about the Declaration of Independence by scrolling up the page.
