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Native Americans and the American Revolutionary War
This page offers resources for examining the complex involvement of Native American nations in the American Revolutionary War. These materials are designed to support scholarly inquiry into the diverse strategies Native communities employed—ranging from military alliances to efforts at neutrality—as they responded to colonial conflict on their lands.
Researchers will find sources that detail tribal decision-making, diplomatic negotiations, and the consequences of the war for Native sovereignty and territory. By engaging with these materials, users can better understand how the Revolutionary War impacted Indigenous nations and contributed to long-term shifts in U.S.–Native relations.
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Indigenous Histories and Cultures in North AmericaExplore manuscripts, artwork and rare printed books dating from the earliest contact with European settlers right up to photographs and newspapers from the mid-twentieth century. Browse through a wide range of rare and original documents from treaties, speeches and diaries, to historic maps and travel journals.
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Learn more about Native American history by exploring our Native American Research Guide
