The American Revolution refers to the war between Britain and her colonies in North America which had united in order to be free of the British Empire, King George II, and the stifling taxes which were levied upon them. The colonists won their independence and united to form a republic which they named the United States of America.
Regular Websites
Delves into the causes of the war, important battles, and the important people in the Revolution as well as those things which happened after the war, including the Treaty of Paris, Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution. - American Revolution
http://www.harlingen.isd.tenet.edu/coakhist/amrev.html
History.com: American Revolution
The History Channel presents the background information about the American Revolutionary War with videos about the Declaration of Independence, George Washington, and the Battle of Yorktown. - History.com: American Revolution
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution
Ancillary site for the PBS program about the Revolutionary War includes background information, links to off-site resources, a teacher's guide, and companion products. - PBS: Liberty! The Series
http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/
The American Revolution Website
Contains information about the U.S. War of Independence, revolutionary music, and suggested reading. Also shares details about battles in the war, biographical profiles of commanders and other important people of the Revolution. - The American Revolution Website
http://www.theamericanrevolution.org/
Explores the period of the Revolution, beginning with the English colonial years, the causes of the inflict, and the war, as well as the birth of the new nation and a picture gallery of George Washington. - The History Place
http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/revolution/