When the American colonies fought for and won independence from Great Britain, their victory redrew the map of the western hemisphere. A new nation emerged from the British colonies in North America: the United States of America. The Revolution was not just a war, but also a revolution of ideas, and it brought forth founding documents and a form of government that has endured for more than two centuries.
A new primary source set from the Library of Congress supports teachers and students in exploring the people and events of the American Revolution, as well as the first years of the new nation, using newspapers, images, flyers, manuscripts, maps, and other primary sources from the time.
These 18 primary sources provide opportunities for learners to explore many different aspects of the American Revolution, from the causes that ignited the conflict, to the ways it affected everyday life, to the ideas and debates that shaped not only the republic’s founding documents, but also its future as a nation.
The set also includes historical background information, teaching suggestions, and links for additional information and primary sources. We hope that you and your students will find it to be a helpful tool for illuminating the formative years of the nation.
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Great Resources!