Revolution Around the World

What was happening around the world in 1776? When and why did different countries get involved in the Revolutionary War? What was the impact of the broader American Revolution on those countries?

The Revolution Around the World series explores the impact of the American Revolution on the globe and the influence of people from other countries on the Revolutionary era.

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Dive into a growing selection of explorations on the roles different countries played in the American Revolution.

Fort William Augustus Powder Horn in the Museum of the American Revolution's Price of Victory gallery.

On loan from William Myers

Revolution Around the World

Canada and the American Revolution

Examine the role Canada played in the American Revolution, who Canada's major players were, and additional resources to continue learning more.

This image shows a Philadelphia Porcelain Punch Bowl. The bowl is slightly broken and was found during an archaeological excavation during the Museum’s construction.

Robert Hunter

Revolution Around the World

China and the American Revolution

Examine the role China played in the American Revolution, who China's major players were, and additional resources to continue learning more.

Museum of the American Revolution

Revolution Around the World

France and the American Revolution

Examine the role France played in the American Revolution, who France's major players were, and additional resources to continue learning more.

German Language Printing of the Declaration of Independence

Previously on loan from Gettysburg College Special Collections and College Archives

Revolution Around the World

Germany and the American Revolution

Examine the role Germany played in the American Revolution, who Germany's major players were, and additional resources to continue learning more.

On loan from Winterthur

Revolution Around the World

India and the American Revolution

Examine the role India played in the American Revolution, who India's major players were, and additional resources to continue learning more.

Netherlands Around The World St Eustatius Caribbean Loc

Library of Congress

Revolution Around the World

The Netherlands and the American Revolution

Examine the role the Netherlands played in the American Revolution, who the major Dutch players were, and additional resources to continue learning more.

Library of Congress

Revolution Around the World

Poland and the American Revolution

Examine the role Poland played in the American Revolution, who the major Polish players were, and additional resources to continue learning more.

The Death Of General Mercer At The Battle Of Princeton January 3 1777 by John Trumbull

Yale University Art Gallery

Revolution Around the World

Scotland and the American Revolution

Examine the role Scotland played in the American Revolution, who Scotland's major players were, and additional resources to continue learning more.

Sketch by Gabriel Bray called A View Of Apolonia

Courtesy of National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.

Revolution Around the World

Sierra Leone and the American Revolution

Examine the role Sierra Leone played in the American Revolution, who Sierra Leone's major players were, and additional resources to continue learning more.

The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar by John Trumbull

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Revolution Around the World

Spain and the American Revolution

Examine the role Spain played in the American Revolution, who Spain's major players were, and additional resources to continue learning more.

Map of Europe and Northern Africa showing a selection of events related to the American Revolution in those areas.

Revolution Around the World

Ukraine and the American Revolution

After years of conflict, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. Take a closer look as we examine Ukraine’s history and the influence of the American Revolution on Ukraine.

Revolution Around the World

Guest Essay: Canada and the American Revolution

Duquesne University historian Dr. Holly A. Mayer gives a glimpse into the role Canada played in the American Revolution.