Kentucky's Role in the American Revolution

While most of the military action in the American Revolution occurred east of the Appalachian Mountains, significant events occurred in Kentucky that would influence the development of the United States. The land which now makes up large parts of Kentucky began to be settled by pioneers just as the American Revolution began. The entrance of these pioneers into this land was used by the British to recruit various tribes of Indians for attacks on the scattered settlements in Kentucky. The key engagements that occurred in Kentucky during the American Revolution are presented along with how these events influenced the settlers of Kentucky and the future of the United States.