Mr. Settem's CBA Pathfinder
Below you will find information, resources and links to help you gather research for the Revolutionary War (1775 - 1781) time period.
Images and Artifacts
The Gilder Lehrman Institute - documents, images and artifacts from
Revolutionary War Pay Warrant to an African American Soldier -
During the Revolutionary War, both the British and the American forces actively recruited African American men. At first, Congress and General George Washington were reluctant to officially enlist African Americans into the Continental Army, though they actively served in state militias. Sharp Liberty's military pay warrant demonstrates the active participation of African Americans in the fight for American independence.
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Primary Sources:
The Declaration of Independence - The Declaration of Independence called for recognition of fundamental rights that demanded protection. The Revolution secured American Independence and the Constitution codified a means to maintain American liberty. Alexander Hamilton may not have signed the Declaration, but he certainly left his imprimatur on the new government it promised.
Life without Liberty - primary source document. This letter was written by John Morin Scott, founder of the New York Sons of Liberty, to Richard Varick, the future mayor of New York, in November of 1775, as he waited for the American Revolution to reach the city. He welcomed the fight, stating: "Who can prize life without Liberty? - It is a Bauble only fit to be thrown away."
Digital History Exploration site A comprehensive resource of images, teaching guides, timelines, primary source documents, and online exhibits on American history.
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History Reference Center: Also a trial data base. Good quality information with links to primary sources and reliable information. User id: squalicum Password: storm
ABC Clio trial: User id: squalicum Password: storms (please note there is an 's' on the end) This is a data base much like Proquest --- but easier to use.
