Britain's colonists in America were upset when Parliament passed laws interfering with their way of life. The colonies declared themselves independent and fought a war to end British control as the stories in this collection reveal.
See Jefferson's original Declaration, including an indictment of slavery which Congress deleted to secure the vote.
To declare the American colonies' independence from Great Britain, Thomas Jefferson prepares a first draft of the Declaration of Independence for the ...
Before the American Colonies had a federal system of government, people disagreed about many things. One thing most members of Congress agreed about, ...
Benedict Arnold is a militia captain who seeks too much glory and too much reimbursement.
English colonists in America are tired of the taxes and jurisdictions that the British impose, and make their intentions known.
As a sign of freedom, the colonies begin printing their own money.
As a sign of freedom, the American colonies begin printing their own money.
Benedict Arnold sails to Britain and the other side of the war, while his accomplice John Andre hangs.
Per General Washington's orders, John Andre (the British spy) hangs for treason. The spy the Commander-in-Chief really wants to capture and execute - ...
Penobscot Expedition is the worst naval disaster in American history, until Pearl Harbor.
Framers of the Constitution debate how much power federal courts should have.
A split Electoral College vote delays Jefferson from being named president, allowing John Adams to appoint many judges in the last hours of his Presid...
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