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This is a sketch of three soldiers operating a cannon.

Rev War | Primary Source

George Washington Reports on the Status of the War to Congress

Washington provided an update to Congress about the status of military action against the British.

Sketch of an eagle spreading its wings with a banner in its mouth

Rev War | Primary Source

Quakers Address the Problem of Slavery

With the revolution's call for independence and freedeom the Quakers raised questions about the morality of slavery and pushed for abolition.

Rev War | Primary Source

John Hancock Recounts British Hostilities Against the Colonists

John Hancock recounts the hostilities against the colonists to Maryland residents.

Sketched illustration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence

Rev War | Primary Source

Olive Branch Petition

Sent to King George in an attempt to settle the dispute with Great Britain amicably.

Rev War | Primary Source

The Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms

Written by Thomas Jefferson and John Dickinson to clarify why the Second Continental Congress had taken up arms against the British.

Rev War | Primary Source

Common Sense

Introduction Perhaps the sentiments contained in the following pages, are not yet sufficiently fashionable to procure them general favor; a long habit...

Rev War | Primary Source

The Mecklenburgh Resolutions

Resolution passed in Mecklenburgh, North Carolina which annulled all British laws. Similar resolutions were passed throughout the colonies.

Rev War | Primary Source

Washington's Farewell Address

As Washington prepares to retire as the nation's first president, he provides the following remarks to the public about the future of the political...