Boston Massacre: Lighting the Fuse of Revolution
Have You Ever? Your school has instituted several new restrictive policies without consulting students, and you collectively believe that these are unfair. Why should the
History of United States
The Three-Fifths Compromise: An Unfair Fraction
Introduction “Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers, which shall
The Missouri Compromise: The Civil War Bandage
Have You Ever? It is your first day at your dream job. You worked very hard to gain this position and are excited about all
Mayflower Compact: The Beginnings of Self-Governance in America
Introduction “We, whose names are underwritten … enact, constitute, and frame such just and equall laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions and offices … as shall be
Sons and Daughters of Liberty: Fighting for Fairness and Freedom
Introduction On August 14, 1765, a likeness of Massachusetts Distributor of Stamps Andrew Oliver was hanged from the so-called “Liberty Tree” in Boston. Over the
Constitutional Convention: The Birth of the Constitution
Background Although Americans gained their independence with the end of the Revolutionary War in 1783, winning the war was only the first step toward building
Declaration of Independence: A Necessary Break
Introduction When the Revolutionary War began in April 1775, most colonists were fighting for increased rights from Great Britain, not for independence. As the war
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense: Call to Arms
Have You Ever? Have you ever heard an impassioned speech that motivated you to action? Did you ever read an article that completely changed your
Boston Tea Party: A Brewing Cup of Rebellion
Have You Ever? Your parents have always been fairly hands-off: they let you make your own choices and learn your own mistakes. Then one day,
Anti-Federalist vs. Federalist: The Debate Over the Constitution
Introduction The Constitution is one of the most influential documents in American history. It outlines the government under which we live and details the rights
