The Queen Sofía Spanish Institute, the Royal Academy of History of Spain, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History are proud to present a webpage that highlights Spain’s influence on American history. This online platform offers a rich array of educational materials, providing free digital access to resources including:
Discover the Spanish Influence on the American Revolution
- A historical timeline and StoryMap
- Lesson plans
- Primary sources
- Videos
- Scholarly essays
- The Portal of Hispanic History in America
The webpage features an interactive Story Map that begins by explaining the historical context of the Seven Years’ War, followed by the unfolding of the Revolutionary War. It highlights Spain’s early support, its presence in Louisiana, and the pivotal role it played in establishing trade and security during this crucial period.
A New History Portal
The Spanish Influence on American History website also includes an exclusive version of the Portal of Hispanic History developed by the Royal Academy of History of Spain.
The Portal of Hispanic History in America is a groundbreaking portal that geopositions key events and figures of Hispanic history in the U.S. and the Caribbean from 1700-1800. This tool offers a unique way to explore the past and for the first time it has been translated into English.
Essays and Videos by Historians
Explore captivating documents and narratives alongside leading experts in the field, including Professor Gonzalo Quintero Saravia, author of Bernardo de Gálvez: A Spanish Hero in the American War of Independence; Military Historian José Manuel Guerrero Acosta, member of the Academy of Military Arts and Sciences; Esther Cruces, Director of the General Archive of the Indies, and Professor Larrie D. Ferreiro from George Mason University, among others.
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