Discover why the Declaration of Independence was written. Learn how the thirteen colonies unified to fight British tyranny and secure vital foreign aid.
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Benjamin Franklin – Biography, Inventions & Facts
Discover the incredible life, genius inventions, and diplomatic triumphs of Benjamin Franklin, from his early printing press to his major founding feats.
Alexander Hamilton: Facts, Birth, Children & Death
Discover the incredible life of Alexander Hamilton, from his Caribbean origins to his revolutionary economic policies and his fatal duel with Aaron Burr.
Founding Fathers: Quotes, Facts & Documents
Discover the complex legacy of America’s Founding Fathers. Explore their revolutionary ideas, the U.S. Constitution, and the paradoxes that shaped a nation.
How the Mayflower Compact Laid a Foundation for Democracy | HISTORY
Discover how the Mayflower Compact of 1620 established the first consensual government in the New World, laying the foundation for American democracy.
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.