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John Dickinson was possibly one of the most influential of the founding fathers, and certainly one of the most active. However, due to his unenthusiastic attitude toward independence, he is not quite as popular among historians as Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, or others of the founding fathers that are well-known today. However, John Dickinson was a … Read more

The Townshend Acts (or the Townshend Act) refers to a set of taxes passed by Parliament in 1767 after the Stamp Act caused rebellion and riots on both sides of the Atlantic. The colonists especially were infuriated and boycotted British goods. The ring leaders of the boycott were Samuel Adams and John Dickinson. Their actions forced King George to repeal … Read more

Everyone loves Benjamin Franklin quotes. Many are from his famous Poor Richard’s Almanac, but Ben was always a good source of quotes in person as well. “A countryman between two lawyers is like a fish between two cats.” “A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges.” “Blame-all and praise-all, are … Read more

John Paul Jones, American Revolutionary War hero (1747-1792). | Portrait drawn from life and engraved by Moreau le Jeune in 1780,| completed by Jean-Baptiste Fossoyeux in 1781. John Paul Jones is remembered as one of the greatest and bravest officers in the Continental Navy. He was born John Paul (he added Jones later) in Scotland … Read more

“I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition,” remarked Lady Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. As many Americans and non-Americans alike know, Martha Washington was the … Read more

General Henry Knox was a young man who made his own way in he world, working his way up the military chain of command and making a name for himself as the Continental Army’s youngest Major General. We got a letter asking about the claim we make regarding Knox as the youngest Major General in … Read more

William Prescott is best known for his timeless words, spoken with such bravery to his men: “Do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes.” Prescott, a colonel in the Continental Army, was a brave American War hero, who will always be remembered by his country. Early Life and Military Beginnings Statue of … Read more

Paul Pavao, webmaster ; Janelle Pavao, writer; Esther Pavao, writer.Photos by Nichole Park Photography Originally, this site was a home school project involving my daughter Janelle and a friend. I’ll let her tell you how we chose the American Revolutionary War as the topic … Community Backgroundby Janelle Pavao I grew up in a community of … Read more

Revolutionary war women were able to play a significant role, specifically because men looked down upon them. Betsy Ross sewing the first American flag Because women were considered too simple to understand complex military strategy during the American Revolution, men spoke freely around them. Thus, they made great spies, providing food and peddling wares to … Read more

This is a list of the major battles of the Revolutionary War. Each battle has a link with more information. Battles of the Revolutionary War: 1775 Battle of Lexington: April 19, 1775Paul Revere’s ride warned of the British coming to Lexington and Concord. The patriots were easily defeated here with a few casualties, but they … Read more