Discover why Thomas Jefferson’s powerful anti-slavery passage was deleted from the final Declaration of Independence, shaping America’s complex legacy.
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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.
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.
How the Coercive Acts Helped Spark the American Revolution
Discover how the Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts) of 1774 united the 13 colonies, backfired on the British Parliament, and ignited the American Revolution.
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.
Why Germans Fought in the Revolutionary War—for the British
Discover the true history of the Hessian soldiers in the American Revolution. Learn why these German auxiliary forces fought and why many stayed in America.
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.