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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...

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...

The Newburgh Address was spoken by George Washington on March 15, 1783. Following the American Revolution and the victory at Yorktown, Congress...

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. Written by James Madison, the amendments list specific prohibitions on...

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...

The essay that strengthened the resolve of the Patriots during the darkest days of the American Revolution. During the first few months of the...

Peter Kiteridge was one of approximately 5,000 free blacks and slaves who served in the American army during the Revolution.

George Mason describes the fighting in South Carolina and Virginia.

Cornwallis proclaims that the South was under siege by the rebellion and the British would restore order.

Description of fighting in the south.

Edmund Pendleton on Arnold’s treason.

Washington appeals to New Hampshire to provide supplies for that state's regiments.