American revolution Black and White Stock Photos & Images

Vintage print depicting the Battle of Lexington on April 19 1775 - the first military engagement of the American Revolution. Stock Photo

RMBNRYJ6–Vintage print depicting the Battle of Lexington on April 19 1775 - the first military engagement of the American Revolution.

During the American Revolution, members of the Continental Congress summon others to join the fight against the British. Stock Photo

RFBJHW09–During the American Revolution, members of the Continental Congress summon others to join the fight against the British.

Minutemen of the American Revolution Stock Photo

RMHRP5A1–Minutemen of the American Revolution

Lithograph depicting a view of Fort Amsterdam, a fort on the southern tip of Manhattan that was the administrative headquarters for the Dutch and then English/British rule of New York from 1625 or 1626 until being torn down in 1790 after the American Revolution, at about 1650, as seen from the water, the fort and other structures in the background, New York, 1800. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKJHEA8–Lithograph depicting a view of Fort Amsterdam, a fort on the southern tip of Manhattan that was the administrative headquarters for the Dutch and then English/British rule of New York from 1625 or 1626 until being torn down in 1790 after the American Revolution, at about 1650, as seen from the water, the fort and other structures in the background, New York, 1800. From the New York Public Library.

Group of women on stage at the Daughters of the American Revolution convention held in Washington, D.C. The organization is for women who are direct descendants of those involved in the United States' independence. Stock Photo

RMEC7J48–Group of women on stage at the Daughters of the American Revolution convention held in Washington, D.C. The organization is for women who are direct descendants of those involved in the United States' independence.

Washington's retreat at Long Island during the American Revolution Stock Photo

RME9JD82–Washington's retreat at Long Island during the American Revolution

General George Washington (center), depicted in the Surrender of Cornwallis in Yorktown, 1781.. Courtesy: CSU Archives / Stock Photo

RMCWAG9R–General George Washington (center), depicted in the Surrender of Cornwallis in Yorktown, 1781.. Courtesy: CSU Archives /

Political cartoon during the American Revolution Stock Photo

RMC2DRN8–Political cartoon during the American Revolution

Burning HMS Gaspée Affair American Revolution British customs schooner enforcing trade regulations ran aground shallow water War Stock Photo

RFC76FHR–Burning HMS Gaspée Affair American Revolution British customs schooner enforcing trade regulations ran aground shallow water War

1770s JUNE 17 1775 AMERICAN REVOLUTION BRITISH ATTACK ON BUNKER HILL & BURNING CHARLESTOWN BOSTON MA USA - q73019 CPC001 HARS BUNKER HILL CHARLESTOWN JUNE 17 MA OLD FASHIONED Stock Photo

RMM66PC6–1770s JUNE 17 1775 AMERICAN REVOLUTION BRITISH ATTACK ON BUNKER HILL & BURNING CHARLESTOWN BOSTON MA USA - q73019 CPC001 HARS BUNKER HILL CHARLESTOWN JUNE 17 MA OLD FASHIONED

JOHN MALCOLM (?-1778) English customs official tarred and feathered during the American Revolution in January 1774 Stock Photo

RMGDA7RC–JOHN MALCOLM (?-1778) English customs official tarred and feathered during the American Revolution in January 1774

Antique view of New York City in 1776. Illustration published in The Pictorial Life of General Washington by J. Frost, LL.D. (Charles J. Gillis, Phila Stock Photo

RF2ER6GX7–Antique view of New York City in 1776. Illustration published in The Pictorial Life of General Washington by J. Frost, LL.D. (Charles J. Gillis, Phila

Nathan Hale. Engraving entitled 'Last words of Captain Nathan Hale, the hero-martyr of the American Revolution'. Nathan Hale (1755-1776) was a Patriot and spy for the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. Stock Photo

RM2MN95G2–Nathan Hale. Engraving entitled 'Last words of Captain Nathan Hale, the hero-martyr of the American Revolution'. Nathan Hale (1755-1776) was a Patriot and spy for the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War.

Women on Stage at Daughters of the American Revolution Convention, Washington DC, USA, Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1908 Stock Photo

RMRMTE9H–Women on Stage at Daughters of the American Revolution Convention, Washington DC, USA, Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1908

Thomas Paine (1737-1809), English-born American political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary who authored Common Sense (1776) and The American Crisis (1776–1783), two of the most influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution, Stock Photo

RM2KA0BCA–Thomas Paine (1737-1809), English-born American political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary who authored Common Sense (1776) and The American Crisis (1776–1783), two of the most influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution,

Lady on stage at the American Revolution convention, Washington, D.C. 1900 Stock Photo

RM2A5YNM6–Lady on stage at the American Revolution convention, Washington, D.C. 1900

The signing of the American Declaration of Independence, in the Pennsylvania State House. A statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that thirteen American colonies at war with Great Britain, regarded themselves as independent states no longer a part of the British Empire. Stock Photo

RMF344AF–The signing of the American Declaration of Independence, in the Pennsylvania State House. A statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that thirteen American colonies at war with Great Britain, regarded themselves as independent states no longer a part of the British Empire.

Fort Connanicut, Rhode Island, 1855. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMB0KHT8–Fort Connanicut, Rhode Island, 1855. Artist: Unknown

The American Revolution. Stephen Hopkins House, Providence, RI. Built ca. 1708, photo 1958. Stock Photo

RMBTJYTX–The American Revolution. Stephen Hopkins House, Providence, RI. Built ca. 1708, photo 1958.

John Hancock (1737 – 1793) American Founding Father and Patriot of the American Revolution. Stock Photo

RM2RWYJ5A–John Hancock (1737 – 1793) American Founding Father and Patriot of the American Revolution.

Francis Marion, an American partisan leader in the American Revolution, pursues the British with his cavalry. Stock Photo

RFBXPRCP–Francis Marion, an American partisan leader in the American Revolution, pursues the British with his cavalry.

American Revolution, Loyalist Public Humiliation Stock Photo

RMHRP5W5–American Revolution, Loyalist Public Humiliation

Portrait of Jonathan Odell, a Loyalist poet who lived during the American Revolution, his signature copied at the bottom, 1800. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKJHDWH–Portrait of Jonathan Odell, a Loyalist poet who lived during the American Revolution, his signature copied at the bottom, 1800. From the New York Public Library.

RMDYEN4T–Lady on stage at the American Revolution convention, Washington, D.C. 1900

The story of the revolution - Little boy sits on his grandfather's lap and is told about the American Revolution Stock Photo

RMD6NWD4–The story of the revolution - Little boy sits on his grandfather's lap and is told about the American Revolution

Daughters of the American Revolution, 1931. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection Stock Photo

RMCWA6G2–Daughters of the American Revolution, 1931. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection

American treatment of Loyalists Stock Photo

RMC2DRKN–American treatment of Loyalists

Mrs. John Miller Horton, Photograph shows portrait of Katherine Lorenz Pratt Horton (1848-1931), candidate for presidency of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)., ca. 1913, Glass negatives, 1 negative: glass; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. Stock Photo

RM2Y6AGC8–Mrs. John Miller Horton, Photograph shows portrait of Katherine Lorenz Pratt Horton (1848-1931), candidate for presidency of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)., ca. 1913, Glass negatives, 1 negative: glass; 5 x 7 in. or smaller.

Retreat of the British from Concord American Revolution 1775 Stock Photo

RMCF82PG–Retreat of the British from Concord American Revolution 1775

Lachlan McIntosh portrait, 1725 – 1806, was a Scottish American military and political leader during the American Revolution and the early United States, vintage illustration from 1800s Stock Photo

RM2E3RW85–Lachlan McIntosh portrait, 1725 – 1806, was a Scottish American military and political leader during the American Revolution and the early United States, vintage illustration from 1800s

Vintage portrait print of American statesman John Hancock (1737 - 1793) - a prominent political leader during the American Revolution and President of the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1777 and of the Congress of the Confederation from 1785 to 1786. Stock Photo

RMCF77YW–Vintage portrait print of American statesman John Hancock (1737 - 1793) - a prominent political leader during the American Revolution and President of the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1777 and of the Congress of the Confederation from 1785 to 1786.

1770s 1776 MAJOR GENERAL ISRAEL PUTNAM OF CONNECTICUT FOUGHT AT BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL & LONG ISLAND NY IN AMERICAN REVOLUTION Stock Photo

RMDC0TFP–1770s 1776 MAJOR GENERAL ISRAEL PUTNAM OF CONNECTICUT FOUGHT AT BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL & LONG ISLAND NY IN AMERICAN REVOLUTION

RMKREW8C–Portrait of John Paul Jones

John Paul Jones (1747-1792), Scottish born American naval officer in the American Revolution 1775. Stock Photo

RMWH9E0J–John Paul Jones (1747-1792), Scottish born American naval officer in the American Revolution 1775.

RM2A6052E–Group of women on stage at the Daughters of the American Revolution convention held in Washington, D.C. The organization is for women who are direct descendants of those involved in the United States' independence.

A late 19th Century illustration of the death of Major John Pitcairn (1722-1775) was a Marine Service officer who was stationed in Boston, Massachusetts and took part in the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which marked the start of the American Revolution. At the Battle of Bunker Hill near Charlestown, Massachusetts, two months later, he commanded a reserve force of about 300 Marines and led his men up the hill toward the American position. When he entered the trenches, he was shot four times, including the final wound to the head, said to have been fired by a former slave named Peter Salem. Stock Photo

RM2HC5FDT–A late 19th Century illustration of the death of Major John Pitcairn (1722-1775) was a Marine Service officer who was stationed in Boston, Massachusetts and took part in the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which marked the start of the American Revolution. At the Battle of Bunker Hill near Charlestown, Massachusetts, two months later, he commanded a reserve force of about 300 Marines and led his men up the hill toward the American position. When he entered the trenches, he was shot four times, including the final wound to the head, said to have been fired by a former slave named Peter Salem.

Lithograph of George Washington in uniform during the American Revolutionary War. Stock Photo

RF2K6A7PX–Lithograph of George Washington in uniform during the American Revolutionary War.

The American Revolution. An equestrian statue of Major General Nathanael Greene at Stanton Square in Washington, DC. Stock Photo

RMBTJYWB–The American Revolution. An equestrian statue of Major General Nathanael Greene at Stanton Square in Washington, DC.

Paul Revere, American silversmith and a patriot in the American Revolution. Stock Photo

RMC4XXEW–Paul Revere, American silversmith and a patriot in the American Revolution.

Francis Marion and officer Lee prepare the attack on Fort Watson, a strong fortification on the east bank of the Santee River. Stock Photo

RFBXR5EJ–Francis Marion and officer Lee prepare the attack on Fort Watson, a strong fortification on the east bank of the Santee River.

American Revolution, British Prison Ship Jersey Stock Photo

RMHRP5A6–American Revolution, British Prison Ship Jersey

Engraved portrait of Major General Philip Schuyler, a general in the American Revolution and a United States Senator from New York, 1826. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKHCCJ0–Engraved portrait of Major General Philip Schuyler, a general in the American Revolution and a United States Senator from New York, 1826. From the New York Public Library.

Secret meeting of southern unionists, circa 1862. Southern Unionists were white Southerners living in the Confederate States of America, opposed to secession. Many fought for the Union during the Civil War. These people are also referred to as Southern Loyalists, Union Loyalists, or Lincoln's Loyalists. Pro-Confederates in the South derided them as 'Tories' (in reference to the pro-Crown Loyalists of the American Revolution). During Reconstruction, these terms were replaced by 'scalawag', which covered all Southern whites who supported the Republican Party. Stock Photo

RM2YRXWYN–Secret meeting of southern unionists, circa 1862. Southern Unionists were white Southerners living in the Confederate States of America, opposed to secession. Many fought for the Union during the Civil War. These people are also referred to as Southern Loyalists, Union Loyalists, or Lincoln's Loyalists. Pro-Confederates in the South derided them as 'Tories' (in reference to the pro-Crown Loyalists of the American Revolution). During Reconstruction, these terms were replaced by 'scalawag', which covered all Southern whites who supported the Republican Party.

Molly Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth during the American Revolution. The legend of Molly Pitcher is closely associated with the battle Stock Photo

RMEA9HM9–Molly Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth during the American Revolution. The legend of Molly Pitcher is closely associated with the battle

The American Revolution. Buckman Tavern, headquarters of the Colonial Militia Lexington, Massachusetts. Stock Photo

RMCWB8TF–The American Revolution. Buckman Tavern, headquarters of the Colonial Militia Lexington, Massachusetts.

A colonial political cartoon Stock Photo

RMC2DRKB–A colonial political cartoon

Music cover, Paul Revere's Ride, March-Twostep, by E T Paull, respectfully inscribed to the Daughters of the American Revolution. Stock Photo

RM2M99PJ2–Music cover, Paul Revere's Ride, March-Twostep, by E T Paull, respectfully inscribed to the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Battle of Gettysburg, American Revolution fought July 1-3, 1863, Pennsylvania. Stock Photo

RMCF83X8–Battle of Gettysburg, American Revolution fought July 1-3, 1863, Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Julia Green Scott, ie Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, Ex-President General of D.A.R. [Daughters of the American Revolution], 1913. Socialite, philanthropist, businesswoman and landowner. Stock Photo

RM2P0YC4J–Mrs. Julia Green Scott, ie Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, Ex-President General of D.A.R. [Daughters of the American Revolution], 1913. Socialite, philanthropist, businesswoman and landowner.

Memorial wreaths being launched on Potomac for victims of Lusitania and Tuscania. By daughters of American Revolution and Legion of Loyal Women. Wreaths contributed by Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Alfred Vanderbilt. May 30, 1918 Stock Photo

RMPRC4JC–Memorial wreaths being launched on Potomac for victims of Lusitania and Tuscania. By daughters of American Revolution and Legion of Loyal Women. Wreaths contributed by Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Alfred Vanderbilt. May 30, 1918

1700s 1770s PORTRAIT JOHN HANCOCK AMERICAN PATRIOT SIGNER DECLARATION INDEPENDENCE HIS NAME A SYNONYM FOR SIGNATURE - q51308 CPC001 HARS AUTHORITY PATRIOT POLITICS WAR OF INDEPENDENCE SIGNATURE REVOLT AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR 1770s AMERICAN REVOLUTION CHAIRMAN COLONIES CONGRESS MALES MERCHANT STATESMAN 1700s B&W BLACK AND WHITE CAUCASIAN ETHNICITY FOUNDING FATHER JOHN HANCOCK KILLED IN DUEL OLD FASHIONED PERSONS PRESIDENT OF CONTINENTAL CONGRESS SIGNER SYNONYM Stock Photo

RMM66P6X–1700s 1770s PORTRAIT JOHN HANCOCK AMERICAN PATRIOT SIGNER DECLARATION INDEPENDENCE HIS NAME A SYNONYM FOR SIGNATURE - q51308 CPC001 HARS AUTHORITY PATRIOT POLITICS WAR OF INDEPENDENCE SIGNATURE REVOLT AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR 1770s AMERICAN REVOLUTION CHAIRMAN COLONIES CONGRESS MALES MERCHANT STATESMAN 1700s B&W BLACK AND WHITE CAUCASIAN ETHNICITY FOUNDING FATHER JOHN HANCOCK KILLED IN DUEL OLD FASHIONED PERSONS PRESIDENT OF CONTINENTAL CONGRESS SIGNER SYNONYM

Civil War Silhouettes, Cannon Vector, Civil Revolution, Soldiers, Soldier Silhouette, Armistice, American Revolution Stock Vector

RF2W9EC84–Civil War Silhouettes, Cannon Vector, Civil Revolution, Soldiers, Soldier Silhouette, Armistice, American Revolution

U.S. President Herbert Hoover (4th left) with Members of Sons of the American Revolution, White House, Washington DC, USA, October 25, 1929 Stock Photo

RMRMTHW7–U.S. President Herbert Hoover (4th left) with Members of Sons of the American Revolution, White House, Washington DC, USA, October 25, 1929

The rights of man; or Tommy Paine, the little American Taylor, taking the measure of the crown, for a new pair of revolution-breeches. Paine is lean and grotesquely caricatured. The author of two highly influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution, he inspired the Patriots in 1776 to declare independence from Britain. Stock Photo

RM2A6053P–The rights of man; or Tommy Paine, the little American Taylor, taking the measure of the crown, for a new pair of revolution-breeches. Paine is lean and grotesquely caricatured. The author of two highly influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution, he inspired the Patriots in 1776 to declare independence from Britain.

Major General John Sullivan. Artist: Anonymous, British, 18th century. Dimensions: image and text: 14 x 9 1/4 in. (35.5 x 23.5 cm) plate: 18 5/16 x 12 5/16 in. (46.5 x 31.2 cm). Publisher: Thomas Hart (London). Sitter: Major General John Sullivan (American, Somersworth, New Hampshire 1740-1795 Durham, New Hampshire). Date: August 22, 1776. The son of Irish immigrants, Sullivan was elected to the Continental Congress, served as a major general in the Continental army during the American Revolution, and later became governor of New Hampshire. This mezzotint portrait published in London shortly Stock Photo

RMPAM1XC–Major General John Sullivan. Artist: Anonymous, British, 18th century. Dimensions: image and text: 14 x 9 1/4 in. (35.5 x 23.5 cm) plate: 18 5/16 x 12 5/16 in. (46.5 x 31.2 cm). Publisher: Thomas Hart (London). Sitter: Major General John Sullivan (American, Somersworth, New Hampshire 1740-1795 Durham, New Hampshire). Date: August 22, 1776. The son of Irish immigrants, Sullivan was elected to the Continental Congress, served as a major general in the Continental army during the American Revolution, and later became governor of New Hampshire. This mezzotint portrait published in London shortly

A late 19th Century portrait of Nathanael Greene (1742-1786), sometimes misspelled Nathaniel. He was a major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. He emerged from the war with a reputation as General George Washington's most talented and dependable officer, and is known for his successful command in the southern theater of the war. Stock Photo

RM2HCRJT1–A late 19th Century portrait of Nathanael Greene (1742-1786), sometimes misspelled Nathaniel. He was a major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. He emerged from the war with a reputation as General George Washington's most talented and dependable officer, and is known for his successful command in the southern theater of the war.

RMBTJE3B–Daughters of the American Revolution, 1931. Courtesy: CSU Archives/Everett Collection

Lachlan McIntosh (1725 – 1806) Scottish American military and political leader during the American Revolution and the early United States. Stock Photo

RM2M1B4YF–Lachlan McIntosh (1725 – 1806) Scottish American military and political leader during the American Revolution and the early United States.

Patriot general Anthony Wayne led the successful storming of British-held fort at Stony Point in southeastern New York in 1779. Stock Photo

RFBXPRAA–Patriot general Anthony Wayne led the successful storming of British-held fort at Stony Point in southeastern New York in 1779.

Rebus Letter, American Revolution Stock Photo

RM2F61E5D–Rebus Letter, American Revolution

Engraving of the Tea Tax Tempest, or the Anglo-American Revolution by Carl Gottlieb Guttenberg, 1778. From the New York Public Library. () Stock Photo

RMT6YGWN–Engraving of the Tea Tax Tempest, or the Anglo-American Revolution by Carl Gottlieb Guttenberg, 1778. From the New York Public Library. ()

The Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon: Laying a wreath on the statue of Alexander Hamilton, during the Sons of the American Revolution. Stock Photo

RMDYEM4P–The Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon: Laying a wreath on the statue of Alexander Hamilton, during the Sons of the American Revolution.

Molly Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth, June 28,1778, during the American Revolution. The legend of Molly Pitcher is closely associated with the battle Stock Photo

RMP24C80–Molly Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth, June 28,1778, during the American Revolution. The legend of Molly Pitcher is closely associated with the battle

RMCWB8TE–The American Revolution. Buckman Tavern, headquarters of the Colonial Militia Lexington, Massachusetts.

Soldiers Standing In Snow-Covered Military Camp Possibly In Valley Forge Pa. During American Revolution [Ca 1920] George Peter Stock Photo

RMD2A4DY–Soldiers Standing In Snow-Covered Military Camp Possibly In Valley Forge Pa. During American Revolution [Ca 1920] George Peter

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Memorial Plantation - - 2128965 Stock Photo

RMDD1WNW–Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Memorial Plantation - - 2128965

Crispus Attucks (c. 1723 -1770) was an American whaler, sailor, and stevedore of African and Native American descent, who is regarded as the first person killed in the Boston Massacre and, as a result, the first American killed in the American Revolution. Stock Photo

RM2M6B64N–Crispus Attucks (c. 1723 -1770) was an American whaler, sailor, and stevedore of African and Native American descent, who is regarded as the first person killed in the Boston Massacre and, as a result, the first American killed in the American Revolution.

American ambassador during Revolution, Russia Stock Photo

RMK07NG8–American ambassador during Revolution, Russia

RM2A9ENJG–Memorial wreaths being launched on Potomac for victims of Lusitania and Tuscania. By daughters of American Revolution and Legion of Loyal Women. Wreaths contributed by Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Alfred Vanderbilt. May 30, 1918

ENGRAVING OF BOSTON MASSACRE MARCH 5 1770 AMERICAN REVOLUTION Stock Photo

RMAAKM5N–ENGRAVING OF BOSTON MASSACRE MARCH 5 1770 AMERICAN REVOLUTION

RF2W9EDAB–Civil War Silhouettes, Cannon Vector, Civil Revolution, Soldiers, Soldier Silhouette, Armistice, American Revolution

Marquis de Lafayette, Portrait, circa 1820's Stock Photo

RMEK3MXY–Marquis de Lafayette, Portrait, circa 1820's

RM2A5YNGB–The Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon: Laying a wreath on the statue of Alexander Hamilton, during the Sons of the American Revolution.

Print showing the surrender of Lord Cornwallis to George Washington and French forces following the siege of Yorktown in 1781. Stock Photo

RMBFWKPW–Print showing the surrender of Lord Cornwallis to George Washington and French forces following the siege of Yorktown in 1781.

A late 19th Century illustration of the Battle of Lexington, that with Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. The battles were fought on April 19, 1775 in Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, within the towns of Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Menotomy (present-day Arlington), and Cambridge. They marked the outbreak of armed conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in America. Stock Photo

RM2HC5FFF–A late 19th Century illustration of the Battle of Lexington, that with Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. The battles were fought on April 19, 1775 in Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, within the towns of Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Menotomy (present-day Arlington), and Cambridge. They marked the outbreak of armed conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in America.

Benedict Arnold (1741-1801), American General, and defector to the British during the Revolutionary War, circa 1770s. Stock Photo

RMC13C1W–Benedict Arnold (1741-1801), American General, and defector to the British during the Revolutionary War, circa 1770s.

Burning of the Gaspée, The Gaspee Affair was a significant event in the lead-up to the American Revolution. HMS Gaspee was a Royal Navy customs schooner Stock Photo

RM2RWYJ73–Burning of the Gaspée, The Gaspee Affair was a significant event in the lead-up to the American Revolution. HMS Gaspee was a Royal Navy customs schooner

From August 27-30, 1776, the American Revolution battle known as the Battle of Long Island (shown here) was fought. Stock Photo

RFBRBY4A–From August 27-30, 1776, the American Revolution battle known as the Battle of Long Island (shown here) was fought.

RF2DCD50J–Rebus Letter, American Revolution

Engraved portrait of James Bowdoin, political leader whose writings and actions shaped public opinion on the colonies and the American Revolution, also served as the Governor of Massachusetts, 1880. From the New York Public Library. () Stock Photo

RMPEDH28–Engraved portrait of James Bowdoin, political leader whose writings and actions shaped public opinion on the colonies and the American Revolution, also served as the Governor of Massachusetts, 1880. From the New York Public Library. ()

Print shows Spanish ships at the siege of the British fort at Pensacola during a bombardment and an assault by Spanish forces. Spain, through its alliance with France and as part of its conflict with Britain, played a role in the independence of the United States. Spain declared war on Britain as an ally of France. Spanish forces attacked British positions in the south and captured West Florida from Britain in the siege of Pensacola. This secured the southern route for supplied. Spain also provided money, supplies, and munitions to the American forces. Stock Photo

RM2YRXWJW–Print shows Spanish ships at the siege of the British fort at Pensacola during a bombardment and an assault by Spanish forces. Spain, through its alliance with France and as part of its conflict with Britain, played a role in the independence of the United States. Spain declared war on Britain as an ally of France. Spanish forces attacked British positions in the south and captured West Florida from Britain in the siege of Pensacola. This secured the southern route for supplied. Spain also provided money, supplies, and munitions to the American forces.

The Burning of the Gaspee - The Gaspée Affair was a significant event in the lead-up to the American Revolution. HMS Gaspée, a British customs schooner that had been enforcing unpopular trade regulations, ran aground in shallow water on June 9, 1772, near what is now known as Gaspee Point in the city of Warwick, Rhode Island, while chasing the packet boat Hannah. A group of men led by Abraham Whipple and John Brown attacked, boarded, looted, and torched the ship Stock Photo

RME9M50G–The Burning of the Gaspee - The Gaspée Affair was a significant event in the lead-up to the American Revolution. HMS Gaspée, a British customs schooner that had been enforcing unpopular trade regulations, ran aground in shallow water on June 9, 1772, near what is now known as Gaspee Point in the city of Warwick, Rhode Island, while chasing the packet boat Hannah. A group of men led by Abraham Whipple and John Brown attacked, boarded, looted, and torched the ship

RMCWB4GD–The American Revolution. Stephen Hopkins House, Providence, RI. Built ca. 1708, photo 1958.

Peacemaking during the American Revolutionary War Stock Photo

RMC2DRNN–Peacemaking during the American Revolutionary War

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Memorial Plantation - - 2129606 Stock Photo

RMDD1WNK–Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Memorial Plantation - - 2129606

American revolution cow commerce cartoon Stock Photo

RMJ2Y50D–American revolution cow commerce cartoon

RMPD04GF–American revolution cow commerce cartoon.

Members of the Bernard Romans chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Columbus Mississippi knitting and sewing for Belgian children and American soldiers ca. 1918 Stock Photo

RM2WXKK9D–Members of the Bernard Romans chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Columbus Mississippi knitting and sewing for Belgian children and American soldiers ca. 1918

1770s ILLUSTRATION DEPICTING FULL LENGTH FIGURE OF SOLDIER FROM CONTINENTAL ARMY OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION - q59398 CPC001 HARS PERSONS TRICORN HAT Stock Photo

RMM66P84–1770s ILLUSTRATION DEPICTING FULL LENGTH FIGURE OF SOLDIER FROM CONTINENTAL ARMY OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION - q59398 CPC001 HARS PERSONS TRICORN HAT

. English: 'View of the Attack on Bunker's Hill with the Burning of Charlestown' (American Revolution) . 1783. Engraving by Lodge after the drawing by Millar AttackBunkerHill Stock Photo

RMMMPRTT–. English: 'View of the Attack on Bunker's Hill with the Burning of Charlestown' (American Revolution) . 1783. Engraving by Lodge after the drawing by Millar AttackBunkerHill

RMDYH10Y–Boston Tea Party, 1773

Secretary of the Treasury Mellon laying a wreath on the statue of Alexander Hamilton in behalf of the Sons of the American Revolution Stock Photo

RMP68WNH–Secretary of the Treasury Mellon laying a wreath on the statue of Alexander Hamilton in behalf of the Sons of the American Revolution

Portrait of George Washington at the Battle of Trenton - Washington (1732 - 1799) was the first US President (1789 - 1797). Stock Photo

RMBFAH19–Portrait of George Washington at the Battle of Trenton - Washington (1732 - 1799) was the first US President (1789 - 1797).

General George Washington accepting the flag of truce after the British surrender by Charles Cornwallis following the successful Siege of Yorktown, Virginia, on October 17, 1781; it ended major fighting in the American Revolution. Stock Photo

RMF37PJF–General George Washington accepting the flag of truce after the British surrender by Charles Cornwallis following the successful Siege of Yorktown, Virginia, on October 17, 1781; it ended major fighting in the American Revolution.

RMC13C1N–Benedict Arnold (1741-1801), American General, and defector to the British during the Revolutionary War, circa 1770s.

The Indian Village of Encanchata historical Marker, provides info regarding Creek warriors and the British in the American Revolution, Montgomery, AL Stock Photo

RMW453J0–The Indian Village of Encanchata historical Marker, provides info regarding Creek warriors and the British in the American Revolution, Montgomery, AL

This illustration shows George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette. George Washington met the 19-year-old Marquis de Lafayette on August 5, 1777. Only a week earlier, the Continental Congress appointed the young Frenchman to be a volunteer Major General in the Continental Army. Lafayette was assigned to serve on Washington's staff. Lafayette, one of the richest young men in France, left his home country on March 25, 1777, filled with desire to fight against the British in the American Revolution. Stock Photo

RF2X5XEFD–This illustration shows George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette. George Washington met the 19-year-old Marquis de Lafayette on August 5, 1777. Only a week earlier, the Continental Congress appointed the young Frenchman to be a volunteer Major General in the Continental Army. Lafayette was assigned to serve on Washington's staff. Lafayette, one of the richest young men in France, left his home country on March 25, 1777, filled with desire to fight against the British in the American Revolution.

A patriot of 1776 defending his homestead. Patriots, also known as Revolutionaries, Continentals, Rebels, or American Whigs, were the colonists of the Thirteen Colonies who rejected British rule during the American Revolution, and declared the United States of America an independent nation in July 1776. Currier & Ives, 1876. Stock Photo

RM2HJCJF5–A patriot of 1776 defending his homestead. Patriots, also known as Revolutionaries, Continentals, Rebels, or American Whigs, were the colonists of the Thirteen Colonies who rejected British rule during the American Revolution, and declared the United States of America an independent nation in July 1776. Currier & Ives, 1876.

Engraved portrait of Samuel Adams, Founding Father and political leader who played a large role in the American Revolution, later served as the Governor of Massachusetts, 1775. From the New York Public Library. () Stock Photo

RMPEDH23–Engraved portrait of Samuel Adams, Founding Father and political leader who played a large role in the American Revolution, later served as the Governor of Massachusetts, 1775. From the New York Public Library. ()

Thomas Paine was an English-American political activist, author, political theorist and revolutionary. The author of two highly influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution, he inspired the Patriots in 1776 to declare independence from Britain. Stock Photo

RMEC7KRX–Thomas Paine was an English-American political activist, author, political theorist and revolutionary. The author of two highly influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution, he inspired the Patriots in 1776 to declare independence from Britain.

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