Historians of the American Revolution

Historians of the American Revolution study and interpret the events, causes, and impacts of the 1775-1783 conflict between the American colonies and Britain. They analyze political ideas, economic factors, social changes, and individual actions that led to independence. By examining documents, artifacts, and different perspectives, they aim to understand how the revolution shaped American identity and governance. Their scholarship helps us see the complex motivations behind the revolution and its lasting influence on democracy, nationalism, and world history.