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Effects of the Revolutionary War - Event Descriptions and Articles
This section includes dozens of interesting articles and summaries of the causes of the Revolutionary War.
Effects of the Revolutionary War - Declaration of Independence
Description: This page describes the Declaration of Independence, its purpose, and the process for drafting it.
Ben Franklin in France - Turning the Tide of the War
Description: This article describes how Benjamin Franklin convinced the French to join the Americans in the war effort against France.
1778 Treaty of Alliance
Description: This article describes the 1778 Treaty of Alliance between American and France, which ultimately served as the major turning point in the Revolutionary War.
The Conway Cabal
Description: This is an article on the Conway Cabal - an attempt to replace George Washington as Commander-in-Chief
The Land Ordinances of 1784 and 1785
Description: This article discusses Jefferson's Land Ordinances of 1784 and 1785, in which he attempted to forever end the spread of slavery.
Shays Rebellion
Description: This article discusses Shays Rebellion, and its significance in the ultimate decision to replace the Articles of Confederation.
Effects of the Revolutionary War - Articles of Confederation
Description: This page describes the nation's first constitution - the Articles of Confederation.
Effects of the Revolutionary War - Whiskey Rebellion
Description: This page describes the Whiskey Rebellion.
Effects of the Revolutionary War - Assumption
Description: This page describes the Hamilton's plan to strengthen the central government and the deal he brokered to make it happen.
Effects of the Revolutionary War - Federalist Papers
Description: This page describes the Federalist Papers.
Effects of the Revolutionary War - Bill of Rights
Description: This page describes the Bill and Rights.
Effects of the Revolutionary War - Federalists vs Republicans
Description: This page describes the differences between Federalists and Republicans following ratification of the Constitution.
Effects of the Revolutionary War - Treaty of Paris
Description: This page describes the Treaty of Paris.
Effects of the Revolutionary War - Constitutional Convention
Description: This page describes the Treaty of Paris.
Effects of the Revolutionary War - XYZ Affair
Description: This page describes the XYZ Affair during the presidency of John Adams.
Effects of the Revolutionary War - Jay Treaty
Description: This page describes the pro-British Jay Treaty of 1796.
Effects of the Revolutionary War - French Revolution
Description: This page describes how the French Revolution influenced American politics.
Effects of the Revolutionary War - Newspaper Wars
Description: This page describes the divisive nature of American newspapers, pamphlets, and publications after ratification of the Constitution.
Effects of the Revolutionary War - Citizen Genet
Description: This page describes the failed attempt by the French minister to spark a rebellion against George Washington and his administration.
July 4, 1826 - The Deaths of both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
Description: This article discusses one of the greatest ironies in American history: On July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died, just hours apart.
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