The American Revolution | Spanish Influence on American History

by Elisa Vargas

Diego de Gardoqui covertly aided the American Revolution and later negotiated Spanish–US relations.

1735–1798

Gardoqui secretly conveyed money and supplies to support the American Revolution, later becoming Spain’s first ambassador to the US.

with José Manuel Guerrero Acosta

An episode of Book Breaks discusses Spanish involvement in the American Revolution.

1713–1780

Miralles was a wealthy merchant and secret Spanish agent who spied on the British and supplied arms to the Continental Army.

Lost Legacy Series

Learn about the financial aid, military supplies, and munitions that Spain provided to aid the patriots’ war effort.

by Gonzalo M. Quintero Saravia

Learn about Felicitas St. Maxent, the wife of Bernardo de Gálvez.

with Esther Cruces

Examination of a letter from the Third Virginia Convention requesting assistance from the Spanish government

1718–1798

This Spanish ambassador to France disagreed with his government’s cautious approach during the American Revolution.

1716–1788

The king of Spain recognized the American Revolution as a unique opportunity to weaken Great Britain.

1728–1808

José Moñino y Redondo, as secretary of state, coordinated Spanish aid to American rebels.

Scholars present their research on Spanish-American diplomacy at conference on the transatlantic friendship.

with José Manuel Guerrero Acosta

A Spanish military historian examines a primary source about Spain’s military units in the Revolutionary War.

by Patrick Spero

After the American War for Independence, the City of London commissioned John Singleton Copley to paint the siege of Gibraltar.

by Jane Landers

Spain’s Black troops played a crucial role in history, from defending Spanish colonies to supporting the American Revolution.

with Larrie D. Ferreiro

Why Spain delayed entry into the Revolutionary War despite its early support of the thirteen colonies

1746–1819

This Spanish envoy orchestrated financial support and military coordination from Havana.

1726–1806

This naval leader commanded the fleet that relieved Gálvez’s exhausted army.

1755–1817

This ship captain was the only known Spanish volunteer to fight under the American flag.

Lost Legacy Series

This father and son played influential roles in the American Revolution and Civil War.

Lost Legacy Series

Learn about Bernardo de Gálvez’s successful campaigns against British forces along the Gulf Coast and in Florida.

Lost Legacy Series

Many of the Founding Fathers had copies of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes and used the book as an introduction to Spanish culture and language. 

Lost Legacy Series

The American Revolution had unintended consequences for Spanish colonies in Central and South America.