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- The Boston Massacre. "The bloody massacre perpetrated in King Street, Boston, on Mar. 5, 1770." (Cropped) Local Identifier: 111-SC-92632; National Archives Identifier: 530966.
- The Declaration of Independence. "The Declaration of Independence. 1776. Copy of painting by John Trumbull, 1817-18." Local Identifier: 148-GW-662; National Archives Identifier: 532924.
- Siege of Yorktown. Local Identifier: 148-GW-516; National Archives Identifier: 532911. View in National Archives Catalog. 50. George Washington receiving French generals at Mount Vernon.
- General Washington Resigning his Commission. "General Washington Resigning his Commission to Congress. Annapolis, Maryland December 23d, 1783. Copy of painting by John Trumbull, 1822-24."
Explore the iconic paintings of the American Revolution by John Trumbull, Emanuel Leutze, and other artists. Learn how they shaped popular understanding of the Revolution and its heroes through symbolism, history, and art.
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See ten paintings that depict pivotal events of the American Revolution, such as Bunker Hill, Quebec and Princeton. Learn how artists captured the scenes of war, heroism and sacrifice in their works.
- Background
- Beginnings of The Conflict
- The War Turns
- The Treaty of Paris, 1783
- The Documents
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Many factors contributed to the eventual success of the American colonies as they revolted against British rule. American leadership, the timely support of international allies, and international respect and recognition played major roles in the struggle for independence. Several documents and engravings held by the National Archives help to illust...
Before hostilities began, Americans tried to express their frustrations at being treated differently from other British citizens of the king's empire. They strongly objected to being taxed yet represented only through the concept of "virtual representation" in Parliament. Such pleas were ignored by the king and his Privy Council. In April 1775, Bri...
As the war progressed, Americans faced serious economic problems. In an effort to raise the money needed to finance the war, the Continental Congress authorized the sale of war bonds. Even that was not enough. The Continental Congress began to print larger and larger amounts of new Continental dollars, which quickly became almost worthless. Loans f...
Sporadic fighting continued after Cornwallis surrendered in 1781. In March 1782, the British prime minister was replaced. Colonial negotiators began to assemble in Paris. Congress had given Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams instructions not to negotiate without the aid of the French, but these three men did not follow their orders. The Fr...
Ethan Allen and Captain de la Place. May 1775. The capture of Fort Ticonderoga, New York. Copy of engraving after Alonzo Chappel. National Archives Identifier 531003Valley Forge--Washington & Lafayette. Winter 1777-78. Copy of engraving by H. B. Hall after Alonzo Chappel. National Archives Identifier 532877General George Washington and a Committee of Congress at Valley Forge. Winter 1777-78. Copy of engraving after W. H. Powell, published 1866. National Archives Identifier 532876Benjamin Franklin at the Court of France. National Archives Identifier 518217Explore documents and engravings from the National Archives that illustrate the factors and events that led to the founding of the United States. See how Americans fought, negotiated, and suffered during the war for independence from Britain.
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The selected pictures listed below are among the audiovisual holdings of the National Archives that relate to the American Revolution. They are photographic copies of works of art. The dates and mediums of the originals and the names of the artists are given wherever it has been possible to determine them.
