Discover the tragic and triumphant story of Robert Morris, the Founding Father who personally funded the American Revolution but died in debtor’s prison.
Tag: Articles of Confederation
George Washington Gave America This Advice the First Time He Tried to Retire
Discover George Washington’s 1783 Circular Letter to the States, his urgent first attempt at retirement and blueprint for a strong, unified United States.
How the Founding Fathers Divided Power Between States and Federal Governments
Discover how the Founding Fathers divided power between states and the federal government, from the Articles of Confederation to modern federalism debates.