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On Nov. 11, 2009, each state sent delegates to the 2009 Continental Congress in St. Charles, IL, to consider violations of the U.S. Constitution.

Originally, Thanksgiving day in America was set by presidential proclamation. A joint congressional resolution in 1941 settled on the 4th Thursday in November.

The German officer took George Washington's disparate fighters and molded them into a disciplined army that would go on to win the Revolutionary War.

The 2nd Continental Congress sought reconciliation with Great Britain. But on July 6, 1775 it passed a declaration saying it was necessary to fight their mother country.

Great Britain placed five acts on the colonists that were considered intolerable by the colonists. Samuel Adams was greatly influential in their repeal.

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.

General George Washington proved to be a decisive military leader during the War for Independence, and one who benefited from luck as well.

The Declaration of Independence consisted of the primary objectives of the Colonists in their goal to declare freedom from Great Britain.

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.

Abigail Adams' values regarding domesticity, women's rights, slavery and politics were shaped by society but changed to leave her revolutionary ideals incomplete.

Baron von Steuben trained soldiers at Valley Forge during the American Revolution and enacted important regulations for the training and maintaining of the American Army.

A look into the life, times and controversies surrounding one of early America's most colorful women and earliest patriots.

Before the Seven Years' War, the individual colonies were responsible for diplomatic and trade relations with indigenous tribes.

The American Demosthenes motivates Virginia to mobilize militia to defend sacred rights and freedoms after proclaiming to 1st Continental Congress: "I am an American!".

A revolutionary plan that would become the blueprint of the new national government

In addition to sharing political goals, John and Samuel Adams shared a family tree. They were both great-grandsons of Joseph Adams and Abigail Baxter Adams of Braintree,

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.

Many reasons contribute to selecting an ideal university. Aside from finance and curriculum, what creates an appealing learning environment for an individual student?

The idea of a separate Indian Territory came as a direct result of the French and Indian War.

The Liberty Bell, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, represents freedom, liberty, and justice to millions around the world.

The patriots developed a naval force to go against the best navy in the world to gain an advantage during the American Revolution.

In the spring of 1776 at least ninety declarations of independence from Great Britain were published by towns, counties, and even some of the colonies themselves.

Anyone who has studied American history has heard of the Stamp Act. But what was this fuss all about, was it really so important, and what were those stamps anyway?

The 4th of July is right around the corner. It's not too late to purchase some patriotic jewelry to wear this special holiday in the USA.

Before George Washington became America's first President, he was its first general. General George Washington was indispensable to winning the American Revolution.

Tarring and feathering will always be associated with the days leading to the American Revolution as a cruel tool for intimidation.

The first Thanksgiving was a combination of Indian and European traditions in celebration of a bountiful harvest, and became a holiday centuries later.

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?

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.

Remembered mainly as the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson is also remembered as one of the most brilliant men in the history of the United States.

Rather than allow the individual states to develop their own policies, the Committee on Indian Affairs established a national system of collective bargaining and treaty m

Who was the first president of the United States? Wrong. It wasn't George Washington, but it was a friend of his.

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.

As the United States celebrates its 233rd birthday the document with the formal explanation for why the colonies wanted to break free from the British gets a closer look.

If you enjoy early American history, particularly the American Revolution and founding era, here are some books your library must have.

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?

The Marquis de Lafayette volunteered in the American Revolution, befriended George Washington, protected the French royal family and was Napoleon's adversary.

George Washington is remembered for leading the United States to victory in the American Revolution and as the first President of the United States.

The life, times and accomplishments of one of America's most brilliant and patriotic women.

The life and times of the first President of the United States of America.

In the American Revolution, Native Americans were used by both sides, but in the end they were abandoned.

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.

Henry Wolcott, a comfortable English squire, left England for America in 1630 with a group of Puritans seeking religious freedom.

The Tea Act of 1773 was enacted by Parliament to increase pressures on the Colonial people and enhance the wealth of the British crown.

Renewed conflict with France prompts Albany Congress. Six Nations of the Iroquois attend. Ben Franklin, Thomas Hutchinson propose Central Government to organize defense.

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.

Devised during the Revolutionary War, the weak central government of the Articles of Confederation was unable to cope with the pressing problems of a new nation.

British trade restrictions, economic control, and the imposing of martial law in America clashed with the colonies' tradition of self-governance, leading to war.

Celebrate Independence Day by playing these free online games that are fun for the entire family.

Middleton Place is a survivor. The Low Country plantation made it through the American Revolution, the Civil War, a few natural disasters and changing family fortunes.