The American Revolution was a pivotal moment in world history, marking the beginning of a new era of political and social change. It was a time when a group of British colonies in North America broke away from their imperial rulers and established a new independent nation. But what were the causes of this momentous … Read more
The Battle of Trenton was a pivotal engagement in the American Revolutionary War that occurred on December 26, 1776. The Continental Army, under the command of General George Washington, launched a surprise attack on the Hessian garrison in Trenton, New Jersey. The Hessians were German mercenaries hired by the British to fight in the war, … Read more
The Treaty of Paris that is a treaty the United Kingdom and the United States of America that marked an end to the American Revolutionary War. On September 3, 1783, in the city of Paris, France, representatives of both the United States of America and the United Kingdom signed the pact. The United Kingdom was … Read more
Valley Forge is a historic location in Pennsylvania, United States that played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. Between the months of December 1777 and June 1778, the winter encampment of the Continental Army was located at this location. George Washington, who was the commander-in-chief of the army during this time period, established … Read more
Paul Revere was an American patriot as well as a silversmith who had a significant impact on the events that transpired during the American Revolution. He is most well-known for his “midnight ride,” which took place on April 18, 1775, and consisted of him traveling from Boston to Lexington and Concord in order to warn … Read more
The Declaration of Independence is a statement issued by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, announcing the separation of the 13 British colonies in North America from the United Kingdom. It is considered one of the most important papers in American history, and its concepts have had a significant impact on the development of … Read more
The Boston Massacre was a violent clash between British soldiers and a group of colonists in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 5, 1770. Tensions between colonists and British troops stationed in Boston to enforce British laws and preserve order were strong. A number of colonists began hurling snowballs and insults at a group of British soldiers, … Read more
Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat and military officer who was a close associate of George Washington during the American Revolution and a leader of the liberal movement during the French Revolution. He was also a strong supporter of the eradication of slavery and the advancement of human rights. He was commissioned as an … Read more
A political system known as federalism is one in which power is shared between a centralized authority and the various political entities that it governs (such as states or provinces). Both the central government and the component units have their own different realms of jurisdiction, with the constituent units being responsible for their own governance … Read more
The Federalist Party emerged in the early 1790s, when the United States transitioned from a loose confederation of states to a more concentrated federal rule. The Federalists argued for a strong national government with broad authority to regulate commerce, maintain public order, and provide for national security. There was also support for a strong federal … Read more