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Articles of Confederation
In the midst of the American Revolution, Congress drafted the Articles of Confederation as a way to unify the colonies into a new nation under a...
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Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was a document that was published in 1819 that was allegedly created and signed on May 20, 1775 just one...
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Newburgh Address
The Newburgh Address was spoken by George Washington on March 15, 1783. Following the American Revolution and the victory at Yorktown, Congress...
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The Bill of Rights
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. Written by James Madison, the amendments list specific prohibitions on...
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The Virginia Declaration of Rights
The Virginia Declaration of Rights was written in May 1776 and codified into law on June 12, 1776. Written by George Mason, the Virginia Declaration...
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The American Crisis
The essay that strengthened the resolve of the Patriots during the darkest days of the American Revolution. During the first few months of the...
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African Americans and the Revolution
Peter Kiteridge was one of approximately 5,000 free blacks and slaves who served in the American army during the Revolution.
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George Mason Describes the State of the Revolutionary War
George Mason describes the fighting in South Carolina and Virginia.
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Lord Cornwallis's 1781 Proclamation
Cornwallis proclaims that the South was under siege by the rebellion and the British would restore order.
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Thomas Jefferson Describes the Revolutionary War in the South
Description of fighting in the south.
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George Washington Describes the Continental Army's Needs
Washington appeals to New Hampshire to provide supplies for that state's regiments.