Revolutionary War Crash Courses

Revolutionary War Leaders

Learn more about the Patriot and British leaders who defined the Revolutionary War era.

John Pitcairn

John Pitcairn was born in Scotland in 1722 to the Reverend David Pitcairn and his wife Katherine. The young Pitcairn grew up among a distinguished...

Daniel Shays

Most famous for leading the rebellion which bears his name, Daniel Shays began his life as the son of Irish immigrants, Patrick and Margaret. His...

Benjamin Rush

Like many of the great men of the Revolution, Benjamin Rush was a multi-faceted man: a politician, physician, humanitarian, educator, and signer of...