An illustrated introduction the Revolutionary War that focuses on key personalities, discussing the lives and actions of important Patriots and Loyalists, describing women of significance, and including primary source materials, a time line, and other resources.

Why did we fight the Revolutionary War? -- Who were the important American patriots during the Revolution? -- Who came from foreign countries to help the patriots? -- Who were the important British and loyalists during the Revolution? -- Who were the important women of the Revolution? -- Timeline -- Glossary.