Revolutionary Wars Documents

When people tire of governmental tyranny, they sometimes revolt. Those revolutionary wars - like the French Revolution - profoundly change both a country and its culture. This collection contains stories about such events.

Image of the second page of Benedict Arnold's letter to General Washington. Click on the image for a better view.  

Image of the signature page of Benedict Arnold's letter to General Washington. Click on the image for a better view.

David Hackett Fischer wrote an acclaimed work called Paul Revere's Ride.  This image, of its back cover, contains praise for the work which helps...

In November of 1780, the United States Congress rewarded the three militiamen who apprehended John Andre and found the documents he'd received from Be...

This page, of Thomas Jefferson’s draft of the Declaration of Independence, continues the colonies’ grievances against Britain.  "He,"...

Image of the poem called Major Andre's Arrest and Execution, honored the gallantry of John Andre. Click on the image for a better view.

As in any revolution, Iran's Islamic Revolution used slogans to rally the people.  This image depicts one of the slogans. Translated into Englis...

Image of General Washington's letter to General Clinton concerning John Andre. Click on the image for a better view.  

Image of the second page of General Washington's letter to General Clinton concerning John Andre. Click on the image for a better view.

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