The Revolutionary War Begins: Lexington and Concord
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- Written by Rick Brainard
- Parent Category: 18th Century History Articles
- Category: American Revolution
The Battles of Lexington and Concord in the spring of 1775 marked the beginning of open hostilities between the colonies and Britain. These battles were the culmination of difficulties between England and the American colonies.
Chapter 5: The Messengers Of Alarm
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- Written by Frank Warren Coburn
- Parent Category: American Revolution
- Category: The Battle of April 19, 1775
The invading army safely across the Charles River was now really on its way, but with all its precautions for secrecy, its coming was even at that moment being heralded in every direction. The ever-vigilant Sons of Liberty had noticed the unusual movements of the troops after dark, and so informed Dr. Warren.
The Eve Of The Revolution, A Chronicle Of The Breach With England
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- Written by Carl Becker
- Parent Category: 18th Century History Articles
- Category: Classic Etexts
CHAPTER I. A Patriot Of 1763
His Majesty's reign... I predict will be happy and truly glorious.--Benjamin Franklin.
The 29th of January, 1757, was a notable day in the life of Ben Franklin of Philadelphia, well known in the metropolis of America as printer and politician, and famous abroad as a scientist and Friend of the Human Race.
Chapter VII The Whiskey Insurrection (1793-1795)
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- Written by J.S. Bassett
- Parent Category: Politics of the 18th Century
- Category: The American Nation: A History v. 11. The Federalist System, (1789-1801)
While transmontane affairs held the attention of the diplomatists, party discussion was assuming that violent tone which has ever since been one of its chief characteristics in America. Exaggeration, prejudice, denunciation, and angry personalities became the order of the day, as each side assailed the other in the process of educating politically the great American democracy.
Public Spirit In The United States
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- Written by Alexis de Tocqueville
- Parent Category: 18th Century History Articles
- Category: Society and Culture
There is one sort of patriotic attachment which principally arises from that instinctive, disinterested, and undefinable feeling which connects the affections of man with his birthplace. This natural fondness is united to a taste for ancient customs, and to a reverence for ancestral traditions of the past; those who cherish it love their country as they love the mansion of their fathers.
The Hancock Tavern
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- Written by E. W. Mcglenen
- Parent Category: 18th Century History Articles
- Category: Society and Culture
"As an old landmark the Hancock Tavern is a failure. There was not an old window in the house; the nails were Bridgewater nails, the timbers were mill-sawed, and the front of it was of face brick, which were not made even in 1800. At the time of the Revolution it was merely a four-room dwelling house of twelve windows, and the first license ever given to it as an inn was in 1790. The building recently demolished was erected during the years 1807 to 1812."
The United States Bill of Rights
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- Written by The United States Congress
- Parent Category: 18th Century History E-text Archive
- Category: Political Documents
The Ten Original Amendments to the Constitution of the United States Passed by Congress September 25, 1789 Ratified December 15, 1791
The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America
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- Written by Thomas Jefferson
- Parent Category: Political Documents
- Category: Documents of the American Revolution
When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
On This Day in History For the Month of May
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- Written by Rick Brainard
- Category: On This Day in History
Take a look at the important historical events that took place in the Month of May that changed the world.
Famous Birthdays in May
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- Written by Rick Brainard
- Category: Famous Birthdays
Here are the famous people who were born in May. Look down the list and see if the person born on the day of the month matches yours if you were born in May.