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This treasury of firsthand accounts and other primary sources gives voice to the story of the American Revolution and continues the 色中色鈥檚 series of document collections covering major periods, themes, and institutions in American history and government. From James Otis鈥檚 insistence that British searches and seizures violated the principle that 鈥渁 man鈥檚 house is his castle鈥� to Thomas Jefferson鈥檚 draft of the Declaration of Independence, the arguments for American resistance to and separation from Great Britain emerge and escalate. Letters, diary entries, and other testimonials also highlight the War for Independence. From Lexington and Concord to Britain鈥檚 surrender at Yorktown and George Washington鈥檚 dramatic farewell as the Continental Army鈥檚 commander-in-chief, the聽conflict hinged not only on gaining territory but also on winning hearts and minds.

Edited and excerpted to make the past more accessible to the present, each document features a brief introduction providing information about its author and placing it in context.