Paper Trail
Language Within the American Revolution (1770–1810)
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What is Paper Trail
Paper Trail explores hundreds of letters, pamphlets, petitions, and broadsides from 1770–1810 to trace how the language of war, politics, society, business, and religion evolved over time.
How to Read
Each tile represents one document. With categories organized by color, documents are ordered in a chronological fashion. Hover to preview, and click to view the full record.