Britain controlled vast tracts in North America beyond the original 13 Colonies. And the American invasion of Canada played a role in the final political settlement.

July 4, 1776, was not the beginning of America’s struggle for independence—and it was far from the end.

For America’s 250th birthday, the Washington Examiner is taking you to Virginia’s Historic Triangle, where the story of our ...

Discover 16 facts about the Revolutionary War that help explain how the United States achieved independence. Learn about American history.

The objects were discovered on Liberty Hill, the place where many Continental Army soldiers heard the text of the Declaration of Independence for the first time ...

After months of discreet support, France officially allied itself with the American revolutionaries in their war against the ...

America’s struggle for independence from Britain was supported by some highly influential thinkers in 18th-century Britain.

The World Socialist Web Site's webinar marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution brought together leading historians to defend its revolutionary heritage at a moment of mounting ...

Perspective: The Revolution rested on real grievances and genuine ideals. It was also sold through selective memory.

Listed simply as “another paper” in the Royal Navy inventory, the Declaration remained buried in British archives for 250 ...