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Articles related to "1776"
When in the Course: <i>1776</i> and the American Revolution american revolution • 1776 • theater reviews • theatre
George Washington's Christmas 1776 General Washington and Colonel John Glover beat the Hessians in the Battle of Trenton, giving the best Christmas gift ever to the 13 brand new United States of America. george washington • crossing the delaware • battle of trenton • hessians • john glover
Nathan Hale Hung for Spying - 1776 This Patriot and Yale graduate risked death penalty to do surveillance for George Washington. Did he say "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country?" famous spy • nathan hale • nathan hale and cato • roman republic • washington's spies
1998 Theatre Awards - Part II (updated 6/15)
Charting the New York theatre's award season, continued. theatre awards
Gabriel’s Insurrection Gabriel, a Virginia slave, begins to recruit other slaves for a revolt. gabriel • slavery in virginia • blacksmith • slavery in the south • african american
Peter Jefferson's Land Claims Peter Jefferson's best friend, William Randolph, accidently buys land that Peter wanted. Randolph sell the land to Jefferson for a bowl of punch. jefferson • randolph • virginia • tuckahoe • rivana
1998 Theatre Awards - Part I (updated 6/15) Charting the New York theatre's award season. theatre • theater • awards • tony awards
Betsy Ross: American Patriot A look into the life, times and controversies surrounding one of early America's most colorful women and earliest patriots. betsy ross • religious society of friends • william franklin • george washington • continental congress
The Haunted Hale Homestead Reports indicate that the Revolutionary War hero's family might still walk the premises in this 1776 Homestead, located in Coventry, Connecticut. nathan hale homestead • coventry connecticut • haunting • apparition • paranormal
"Mr. Jefferson's Assignment" The Declaration of Independence has been called by some the "birth certificate" of the United States. It also stands as one of the first documents that embodied many of the ideals of the Enlightenment. Interested in finding out the story behind this most important and revolutionary document? Start here! thomas jefferson • john adams • declaration of independence • revolutionary war
Proud to Serve--World War II For Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July or anytime we need to remember. Facts about those who sacrificed so much for our country and our freedom. war • veterans • world war ii • wwii • world war i
How Well do You Know the Revolution? A Trivia Quiz to Test Your Knowledge of the American Revolution trivia • revolutionary war • american • revolution • washington
Biography of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was a man of many talents and one of the hardest-working men in history. His diligence and love of his country are legendary in the nation he founded. benjamin franklin • ben franklin • biography of benjamin franklin • biography of ben franklin • ben franklin france
General George Washington Before George Washington became America's first President, he was its first general. General George Washington was indispensable to winning the American Revolution. george washington • general george washington • general washington • facts on george washington • facts about george washington
"An Election of Government" We're getting off to a bit of a late start this fall, and for that Ignatz and I do apologize. This week begins a month-long look at the United States Constitution. But before there was a national constitution, there were state governments, each with their own constitutions. Their beginnings are key to understanding how the American constitution was born. john adams • state constitutions • constitutional history • american revolution • english and american law
Ag Facts of the Eighteenth Century Agriculture in the 18th century was a hard lifestyle. Farmers were fighting to establish their rights under the new government. See how things were different -- and the same. eighteenth century • farming • facts • whiskey rebellion • shay's rebellion
In Search of a National Government Before there was a Constitution, there were the Articles of Confederation. See how this document helped lay the groundwork for the future document that we study today. articles of confederation • united states constitution • american constitutional history
Nancy Ward (Nanyehi) part 2 This article chronicles the final years of Nancy Ward, gives a listing of her descendants from her daughter, Kati, to her grandson, John W. West and introduces the Trail of Tears. nancy • kati • sarah • john • trail
Drawing Conclusions (aka Fun With Math) Trying to make sense of the 1998 NY Theatre Award season... senselessly. theatre • theater • award • awards • tony
Sentinels of History Did you know that learning about history can be as close as looking at a tree? famous trees in history • tree legends and stories • earth day 2000 • liberty tree • william penn
Flagging the best 4th of July Sites When your not busy planning parties, having cookouts and attending parades, take some time to check out the great places for kids to celebrate the 4th of July on the web! kids • poetry • stories • 4th of july • independence day
Delaware and the English First Stuyvesant of New Netherlands takes over Delaware. Then the English take it away from Stuyvesant. governor stuyvesant of new netherlands • new amstel • colonial america • new sweden • duke of york
Indians and America's Revolution In the American Revolution, Native Americans were used by both sides, but in the end they were abandoned. american revolution • stockbridge indians • proclamation of 1763 • tribute money • iroquois
James Madison James Madison, after graduating from Princeton, serves as a delegate to the patriotic convention and becomes close friends with Thomas Jefferson. james madison • thomas jefferson • george washington • patrick henry • port conway
New York's Freedom Tower Construction and design of the Freedom Tower in New York City utilizes innovative safety and environmentally friendly measures making it an astonishing memorial to 9/11. freedom tower new york city • green building design • world trade center sustainable design guidelines • lower manhattan development corporation • environmentally friendly design
Scholarships for Learning Disabled A listing of nine scholarships available to students in the United States with learning disabilities. Each listing provides a brief overview and contact information. scholarships for learning disabled • college funding for learning disabled students • ld high school students • students with learning disabilities • money for college
Swedish Massage - Technique Swedish massage is comprised of specific massage techniques designed to relax muscles and increase circulation. swedish massage • technique • massage techniques • type of massage • how to relax
Things to do in Connecticut Coast and country, cities and villages, casinos and peaceful retreats. Connecticut is a state of contrasts. Easily reached from New York there is something for everyone. mystic connecticut • mystic • connecticut • mystic seaport connecticut • things to do connecticut
Working The Revolution This article gives attention to the labor aspects of the American Revolution, focusing on the contribution of urban workers, farmers, slaves, and women to the Revolutionary cause. american revolution • labor history • slavery • women's history
American Architecture 1550-1850 Curious about a particular building style? This new series begins with quick guide to Early American architectural styles and periods. architecture • style guide • united states
Boys and Girls in School: The Hidden Curriculum Boys and girls are not receiving the same education in our schools today, partly because of the hidden curriculum, which consists of what is learned by observing and participating in the classroom. curriculum • sadker • sexism • education • school
Follow in Faith This sermon is based on the "cloud of witnesses" chapter in the Epistle to the Hebrews, where we are told that "by faith" great men of faith were able to do God's will. This sermon attempts to put into practical terms what faith means in the Christian's daily life. faith • witnesses • abraham • cain • abel
Livestock Brands: The Mark of Ownership Livestock branding has been around for centuries. Animals are marked to show ownership. See what branding is about and find out how regulations vary from state to state. livestock • cattle • cow • branding • brand
Silbury Hill: Ancient Mound of Mystery Silbury Hill, nearby to the Avebury complex, is another man-made mystery from prehistoric times. silbury hill • man-made mounds • ley lines • prehistoric mysteries • archaeological mystery
Ancestry of Stephen King As a writer of more than just horror novels, Stephen King's work can be found world-wide, both in print and on the big screen. He has a long family history in New England stephen king • stephen king family tree • stephen king genealogy • stephen king ancestors • steven king family tree
Biography of Johann Christian Bach Brief biography of Classical composer Johann Christian Bach (JC Bach), popularly called 'London Bach' or 'English Bach.' He greatly influenced Mozart. johann christian bach • johann sebastian bach • carl philipp emanuel bach • wolfgang amadeus mozart • german composer
Brand New Day--the single Sting's new single, "Brand New Day," gets some thumbs up and some thumbs down by fans. Read on for opinions, links for audio downloads of the new song, and a polling station to cast your vote! brand new day • sting • stevie wonder • compaq • vinnie coliauta
Cozens and Gainsborough Artists Alexander Cozens and Thomas Gainsborough are famous for their individual and unconventional styles in landscape painting. thomas gainsborough art • alexander cozens • watercolorist • blot technique theory • john constable art
Fourth of July Activities Firecrackers, picnics, and warm weather all signify that the Fourth of July is here. Celebrate with these activities, crafts, recipes, coloring pages, and more. fourth of july activities • kids activities • kids holiday activities • fourth of july craft • firecracker safety tips
Gluck Opera Alceste Alceste (Alcestis) by Christoph Willibald von Gluck: plot summary, character list, and other C.W. Gluck opera information. christoph willibald gluck • gluck opera alceste • german opera alceste • ranieri di calzabigi • marquis g. le b. du rollet
Karl Wilhelm Scheele Biography of Karl Wilhelm Scheele, a chemist who discovered elements including oxygen and chlorine, but published his findings later than Priestley and Davy. karl wilhelm scheele • karl scheele biography • works of karl scheele • chemist karl scheele • scheele and oxygen
London Churches - St. Martin-in-the-Fields St. Martin-in-the-Fields is in the heart of London with famous neighbours like the National Gallery and Trafalgar Square. It is one of the city's most popular churches. london churches • st.martin-in-the-fields • lunchtime concerts • academy of st. martin-in-the-fields • second world war bombing of london
Memorial Day Activities Have fun celebrating Memorial Day with these fun and interactive activities that can help you teach your child why this day is so important. memorial day • memorial day activities • memorial day craft • memorial day recipe • patriotic symbols
Mendocino Wineries Roederer Estate California wines beat French wines in a 1976 blind tasting, and the makers of Cristal champagne opened their estate in Mendocino County in 1981 making sparkling wines roederer estate • cristal • mendocino wineries • vineyards • sparkling champagne wines
Origin Causes American Revolution America had many "Founding Fathers". Yet, each one was inspired by a revolution with origins in social, political, economic and religious ideas and values. origin of the american revolution • economic causes american revolution • religious causes american revolution • political causes american revolution • social causes american revolution
Pet Friendly Philadelphia PA Philadellphia, Pennsylvania is a historic destination where events that helped to shape America took place. Pet friendly hotels welcome dogs and cats. pet friendly hotels • philadelphia pennsylvania • travel with pets • four seasons hotel • ritz-carlson
Philip Freneau Philip Freneau was the first American born poet, who earned a reputation as a revolutionary pamphleteer satirizing the British in the struggle for American independence. philip freneau • poety and politics • father of american poetry • poet of the revloution • pamphleteer
Researching Connecticut Records: A Summary Some colonial era records for Connecticut are available both online and off. More recent records are available from town clerks and the Connecticut Department of Health. connecticut genealogy • researching connecticut records • sources of connecticut vital records • connecticut registrars and town clerks • connecticut colonial records
Revolutionary Republican Values The American political process was parented by the Age of Enlightenment and the Age of Reason. Another ancestor in the family tree was the Ancient Roman Republic. republican values • roman republic • political cause of the american revolution • age of enlightenment • age of reason
Science in Industrial Revolution The period of the Industrial Revolution, c.1780 to 1840, saw discoveries and advances in the natural sciences including the development of the first electric battery. industrial revolution • scientific discoveries • composition of air • chemical elements • galvanism |
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