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Writing of Declaration of Independence – Authors, Summary & Text
Explore the history behind the writing of the Declaration of Independence, including the authors, key timeline, and its enduring, complex legacy.
Continental Congress: First, Second & Definition
Explore the history of the Continental Congress. Learn how this bold assembly managed the American Revolution and laid the foundations of U.S. democracy.
Why Thomas Jefferson’s Anti-Slavery Passage Was Removed from the Declaration of Independence
Discover why Thomas Jefferson’s powerful anti-slavery passage was deleted from the final Declaration of Independence, shaping America’s complex legacy.
Why Was the Declaration of Independence Written?
Discover why the Declaration of Independence was written. Learn how the thirteen colonies unified to fight British tyranny and secure vital foreign aid.
John Hancock – Signature, Person & Independence
Explore the life and legacy of John Hancock, the wealthy Boston merchant and Massachusetts governor who boldly signed the Declaration of Independence.
What Did the Three Continental Congresses Do?
Discover how the three Continental Congresses guided America from a collection of British colonies to an independent nation, shaping its laws and government.
How Thomas Paine Helped Inspire the American Revolution
Discover how Thomas Paine’s legendary pamphlet, Common Sense, shattered imperial loyalty and galvanized the American colonies to fight for absolute independence.
Declaration of Independence – Signed, Writer, Date
Explore the dramatic history, key figures, and lesser-known facts behind the Declaration of Independence. Discover why this iconic document still matters today.
Writing of Declaration of Independence
Discover the dramatic history, philosophical roots, and key figures behind the writing of the Declaration of Independence in the summer of 1776.
The Patriot Financier Who Bankrolled the Revolutionary War
Discover the tragic and triumphant story of Robert Morris, the Founding Father who personally funded the American Revolution but died in debtor’s prison.
The Declaration of Independence Was Also a List of Grievances
Explore how the 27 grievances in the Declaration of Independence served as a legal indictment against King George III to secure America’s freedom.