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Why Some Founding Fathers Disapproved of the Boston Tea Party
Discover why George Washington and Benjamin Franklin disapproved of the Boston Tea Party, revealing the deep divisions among the Founding Fathers.
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.
American Revolution History
Discover the incredible history of the American Revolution. Explore the timeline, key battles, George Washington’s trials, and overlooked war heroes.
Valley Forge: Facts, Location & Baron von Steuben
Discover how George Washington and Baron von Steuben transformed a starving Continental Army at Valley Forge into a disciplined, world-class fighting force.
When Benedict Arnold Tried to Capture Quebec
Discover the tragic history of Benedict Arnold’s 1775 invasion of Quebec, a brilliant but failed Revolutionary War campaign that changed American history.
Betsy Ross
Discover the true history of Betsy Ross. Separate myth from fact in the creation of the first American flag and explore her life as a resilient patriot.
Siege of Boston – 1775, Winner & Summary
Discover the Siege of Boston (1775-1776), where George Washington and Henry Knox outmaneuvered the British Army in the American Revolution’s opening campaign.
Joseph Plumb Martin – Book, Diary & Revolutionary
Discover the story of Joseph Plumb Martin, a young soldier whose Revolutionary War memoir, Private Yankee Doodle, captured the raw realities of Valley Forge.
Washington at Yorktown
Explore the dramatic history of Washington at Yorktown. Discover how a brilliant allied siege and French naval blockade secured American independence.
Thomas Paine: Quotes, Summary & Common Sense
Explore the life of Thomas Paine, the radical writer behind Common Sense. Discover how his powerful pamphlets ignited the flames of the American Revolution.
10 of the Best Books on the American Revolution
Discover the best books on the American Revolution. Explore the complex history, unsung heroes, global conflicts, and true story behind America’s birth.