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The Revolutionary War forced many people to choose a side, even if they did not want to. Read about the people and perspectives caught in between.

This unit explores the early life of James Forten by describing what life was like in Philadelphia during the years leading up to the Revolutionary War.

This unit explores the various ways that people of African descent pushed to end slavery and demand equal rights in the years following the Revolutionary War.

The purpose of this unit is to have students consider the importance of businessmen and women of African descent during the decades after the Revolutionary War.

In 1942, African American World War II veteran John Edward James, Jr. was denied his commission as second lieutenant because of the color of his skin. More than 75 years later, the government is finally making amends.

Nearly 200 rare documents bearing the names of Black and Native American soldiers – often written in their own hand – who served during the Revolutionary War are now in the collection of the Museum of the American Revolution.

Read an excerpt from David McCullough about the Founding Fathers negotiating with the British as they begin talks to officially end the war.

This excerpt from authors Richard Brown and Paul Cohen charts the territorial claims and geographic strategy behind military campaigns during the Revolutionary War.

This excerpt from Gordon Wood shows how the ideals of 'republicanism' influenced the governments being formed at the start of the Revolutionary War.

This excerpt from Sarah Purcell argues shared experiences of the Revolutionary War offered Americans an opportunity to create a sense of national identity