War for Independence

The Importance of Patrick Henry in American’s Founding

There were many men crucial to the American cause in the War for Independence, and among the foremost was Patrick…

11 years ago

George Washington on Sacrificing for the Cause

One great blot upon the history of the War for Independence is the constant squabbling between the American officers on…

11 years ago

Weapons in the Governor’s Palace

Swords and pistols on the walls of the governor's palace in Williamsburg, VA. They showed the power and might of…

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Williamsburg Governor’s Palace

Reconstruction of the palace of the royal governor in Wiliamsburg, Virginia. During colonial times it was the seat of royal…

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Founding Fathers Papers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv477V6tKew The National Archives had recently put up a website with the papers of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams,…

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Patrick Henry’s Advice to His Daughter

Patrick Henry, the orator of the Revolution, wrote this letter to his daughter Anne upon her marriage: My Dear Daughter— You have…

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James Wilson Argues for the Constitution

When most people acquainted with history think of the ratification of the Constitution, their first thought is of the Federalist…

12 years ago

The American Response to Arnold’s Treason

When the nation got word of his treason, they responded violently. He was condemned from all corners. As an early…

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The Treason of Benedict Arnold

In the last days of September 1781, news broke that shocked America. “Treason! treason! treason! black as hell,”1 wrote Alexander…

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John Paul Jones Raids the Shores of England

It was on this day in 1778 that Americans under John Paul Jones attacked Whitehaven, England, landing on Britain’s shores…

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