Learn how George Washington and Alexander Hamilton’s relationship became key to the American victory in the Revolutionary War in this media gallery from GREAT PERFORMANCES: “Hamilton’s America.” See how the real-life events of the war inspired the characters and story of the Broadway hit musical, Hamilton, and learn more about the men beyond the history books.

With comprehension and critical-thinking questions, vocabulary, and research activities, this resource is designed to help students engage with history lessons on the American Revolution. For advanced students, extension activities are also included to elicit discussions and have students think abstractly about how history is recorded, presented, and interpreted across different media.