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GEORGE WASHINGTON, BRITISH OFFICER George Washington started his career as an officer in the Virginia militia, fighting as a British officer against the French. This article examines this little-known part of his military career. washington • virginia militia • french and indian war • continental congress
JOHN ADAMS: OBNOXIOUS AND DISLIKED John Adams was a great man, but not everyone loved him. Take a personal look at John Adams and what some other leaders of the time thought of him. john adams • abigail adams • senator maclay • president • vice president
Of Wharves and Curls Tales Do Make Catherine Whipple, an unknown storyteller. portsmouth • new hampshire • declaration of independence • continental congress • folktales
The First Continental Congress The actual causes of the American Revolution: Boston Port Act, Quebec Act; denial of trial by peers, peaceful assembly and royal charters are outlined in this protest. first continental congress • causes of the american revolution • declaration of rights • boston port act • quebec act
Independence Day Independence Day or the 4th of July is the biggest secular celebration in the United States of America. Its history dates back over 200 years.,Independence Day or the 4th of July is the biggest secular celebration in the United States of America. Its history dates back over 200 years. independence day • 4th of july • thomas jefferson • thomas mckean • livingston
The Pre-Washington U.S. Presidency There were fourteen men who some may consider to have been America's first Presidents, even before the time of George Washington and the Constitution. presidents before washington • the real first president • presidents of the united states in congress assemb • articles of the confederation • history of the united states
In the Shadow of Our Founders -- Part Two Second in a Series of Articles on the Constitutionality of Secession secession • south • confederate • jefferson • davis
In the Shadow of Our Founders: Part Two Second in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs. american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
Abigail Adams Abigail Adams' values regarding domesticity, women's rights, slavery and politics were shaped by society but changed to leave her revolutionary ideals incomplete. abigail adams • john adams • thomas jefferson • continental congress • united states
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
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death! The American Demosthenes motivates Virginia to mobilize militia to defend sacred rights and freedoms after proclaiming to 1st Continental Congress: "I am an American!". give me liberty or give me death • patrick henry's speech • american demosthenes • first continental congress • i am an american
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
Jeff Shaara's Vision of Glory A Review of Jeff Shaara's two-part epic look at America's War for Independence jeff • shaara • revolution • glorious • cause
Parliament Hears Colonial Protest House of Lords and House of Commons reject American protest supported by William Pitt. Peace plan from Lord Richard Howe and Ben Franklin to answer issues is rejected. first continental congress • parliament • lord chatham • william pitt • ben franklin
The Makings of a Navy The patriots developed a naval force to go against the best navy in the world to gain an advantage during the American Revolution. john paul jones • continental congress • naval committee • american revolution • captain lambert wickes
The Legacy of the Declaration of Independence A Commentary on the Power and Meaning of America's Most Cherished Document. declaration • independence • sacred • jefferson • congress
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
Josiah Bartlett: Patriot and Statesman Josiah Bartlett, signer of the Declaration of Independence, was a patriot and statesman, as well as a successful doctor. Join me as I explore Dr. Bartlett's years in politics. josiah bartlett • declaration of independence • john wentworth • kingston • new hampshire
America's Independence Day American's have celebrated the signing of the Declaration of Independence ever since it was first signed in 1776 - but why exactly was this day chosen above the others? american independence day • fourth of july history • what is the fourth of july • signing of the declaration of independence • thomas jefferson
Lyman Beecher's Second Wife Lyman Beecher's second wife was the aristocratic Harriet Porter of Portland. Maine, who came to a tragic end as stepmother of the Beecher brood. lyman beecher • harriet porter beecher • litchfield connecticut • roxana foote • miss pierce's school litchfield
The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part I September is US Constitution month at Suite 101 and at the New Hampshire topic. Join me each week of September as I explore the issues and intrigues scattered on the rocky road to ratification! ratification • keystone • us constitution • nh constitution • constitutional convention
The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part II What made a New Hampshire Federalist? What were their issues? Join me to find out. ratification • keystone • us constitution • nh constitution • constitutional convention
The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part III Political maneuvering and sensational attacks in the newspapers weren't invented by modern-day politicians. Join me to learn about New Hampshire's rocky road to ratification. ratification • keystone • us constitution • nh constitution • constitutional convention
The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part IV Join me on this final leg of the journey to discover how New Hampshire became the State that made a nation. ratification • keystone • us constitution • nh constitution • constitutional convention
John Hanson First President of the United States Who was the first president of the United States? Wrong. It wasn't George Washington, but it was a friend of his. john hanson first president • first president united states • first black president • first president in congress assembled • elected first president of these united states
Thanksgiving in the South The history of Thanksgiving in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States; a bird's eye view of a traditional Thanksgiving and holiday meal in the Southern U.S. thanksgiving • thanksgiving day • thanksgiving in the south • southern thanksgiving • southern holiday meal
Great Books on Early America If you enjoy early American history, particularly the American Revolution and founding era, here are some books your library must have. jeff shaara • david mccullough • bruce chadwick • rise to rebellion • glorious cause
Political Causes of the Civil War What were the political causes of the American Civil War? What differences led to the War Between the States? And what lessons can we take from the war? causes of the civil war • causes of the american civil war • slavery and the civil war • southern slavery • political causes of the civil war
Twenty-Five Greatest Champions of America: Part Four The continuing series profiling the most effective and principled advocates for the cornerstone tenets of America's founding era. franklin • hope • adams • bryan • marshall
Naked, Deathless Splendor: The Majesty of America’s Greatest Champion Final Installment of our series profiling the Greatest Champions of The United States of America washington • lincoln • great • champions • america
The First Order of Greatness George Mason's Place in American History george • mason • virginia • statesman • revolution
Twenty-Five Greatest Champions of America: Part Two Second Installment of Our Series That Ranks the Twenty-Five Individuals That Have Most Effectively Advanced America’s Founding Principles helen • keller • john • quincy • adams
American Composer: Julia Ward Howe The life, times and accomplishments of one of America's most brilliant and patriotic women. julia ward howe • the civil war • the free soil party • abolitonist movement • samuel gridley howe
George Washington The life and times of the first President of the United States of America. first president • george washington • the american revolution • the war for independance • mt. vernon
Happy Birthday, America! The 4th of July in the United States: Independence Day july 4th • independence day
Independence Day Collectibles Nothing says Independence Day like parades, fireworks, the stars and stripes, Uncle Sam, and Lady Liberty. July 4th collectibles feature these icons of Americana. independence day collectibles • american independence day celebration • history of american july 4th celebration • july 4th collectibles • declaration of independence
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
Lesson Plan for Teaching the Revolutionary War The National Archives has partnered with a Florida teacher to produce an online lesson plan featuring documents and images for teaching about the Revolutionary War. lesson plan for revolutionary war • teaching american revolution • national archives resources for revolutionary war • teaching tools for revolutionary war • revolutionary war documents
One Nation Under God? Second in a Two-Part Series on What The Founders of America Might Think of Our Pledge of Allegiance pledge • allegiance • founding • fathers • founders
The Albany Plan of Union 1754 Renewed conflict with France prompts Albany Congress. Six Nations of the Iroquois attend. Ben Franklin, Thomas Hutchinson propose Central Government to organize defense. albany plan of union • french and indian war • albany congress • ben franklin • thomas hutchinson
The Early Politics of John Adams John Adams, member of the Federalist party, was a true American patriot, though once in office the politics of his party kept him from a second term. john adams • early political parties • federlist party • democratic republican party • thomas jefferon
The First Hero John Paul Jones may not have been the father of the Navy, but he certainly is the example of what it would become. navy • us navy • naval history • john paul jones • evan thomas
The National Day Of Prayer The first Thursday of May, National Day Of Prayer in America. National, state, and local government honor this annual date as a special time to pray for America. Community organizations, churches, and homes take time to pray for the nation. prayer • national • america
Causes of the American Revolution British trade restrictions, economic control, and the imposing of martial law in America clashed with the colonies' tradition of self-governance, leading to war. american revolution • war for independence • causes of the american revolution • cause of the revolution • no taxation without representation
Celebrate the Fourth of July Celebrate Independence Day by playing these free online games that are fun for the entire family. july 4th • independence day • america • fourth of july • fireworks
Colonials' Fear of Natives America's early policy of viewing Native American tribes as a threat lead to a grave injustice and its longest war. native american • seen as threat • view as "savage" • declaration of independence • articles of confederation
Geography and the War of Independence During the American War of Independence American Colonial military leaders sought to fight a war of defense utilizing expansive geography. geography • war • independence • defensive strategy • revolution
George Washington On April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States. "As the first of every thing, in our situation will serve to establish a Precedent," he wrote James Madison, "it is devoutly wished on my part, that these precedents may be fixed on true principles." Born in 1732 into a Virginia planter family, he learned the morals, manners, and body of knowledge requisite for an 18th century Virginia gentleman. george washington • on april 30 • 1789 • the first president of the united states.
George Washington's First Presidency George Washington accepted his first presidency in 1785, not of the United States but for the Patowmack Company, which sought to make the Potomac River navigable. george washington's first presidency • the patowmack canal • make the potomac river navigable • president of the patowmack company • washington the canal builder
Historic Sites in Pennsylvania Philadelphia is famed for its role in the struggle for independence. Thousands of visitors flock to the more famous sites. After that there is plenty more of interest.... philadephia museums • carpenters' hall • revolutionary war pennysvania • edgar allen poe museum • " washington crossing historic park |
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