Colonial America
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America's First Newspaper - Boston - 1690
A Newspaper and Pamphlet publisher, accused of sedition in London, flees to Boston and helps establish that city's reputation as America's "Cradle of Journalism". more...
The Battle of Bunker Hill June 17 1775
Americans were tested in a pitched battle East of Boston at the small village of Charlestown. Here it was first heard, "Don't fire 'til you see the whites of their eyes!" more...
Prelude toThe Battle of Bunker Hill June 17 1775
British Generals decide to take the high points around Boston to keep their naval advantage from being taken. Breed's Hill in Charlestown becomes the flash point of war! more...
The Battle of Fort Ticonderoga May 10 1775
Former French Fort Carillon on Lake Champlain at the mouth of Lake George in New York held an unequaled weapons cache destined to save Boston in the American Revolution! more...
Many have learned in school about a nefarious character named Amerigo Vespucci who stole Columbus's glory and named America after himself. What is the true story? more...
Toward The Setting Sun - New World Discovery
In action packed narrative, Boyle weaves international intrigue, political plots, personal ambition, and family secrets into the true drama of the discovery of America! more...
Gunpowder Expedition May 2-4 1775
Choosing Liberty or Death, Virginia mobilized the militia. On April 21, Lord Dunmore raided the Williamsburg Magazine. Colonel Patrick Henry leads Hanover Militia. more...
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Smallpox and Variolation in Colonial Boston
By: Brian Deming
In the spring of 1764, John Adams came to Boston to take advantage of an inoculation program. His writings provide a glimpse of medical treatment in colonial times. more...
By:
Michael Streich
Common Sense argued the absurdity of monarchy and the natural response of separation from Britain as well as outlining a representative form of government. more...
By:
Michael Streich
A turning point for the Americans, Saratoga represented everything that was wrong in the British command structure during the American Revolutionary War. more...
Declaration of the Continental Congress
By: David Todd
The 2nd Continental Congress sought reconciliation with Great Britain. But on July 6, 1775 it passed a declaration saying it was necessary to fight their mother country. more...
By: Elvira Nieto
As the United States celebrates its 233rd birthday the document with the formal explanation for why the colonies wanted to break free from the British gets a closer look. more...
The Debate for American Independence
By: David Todd
Thomas Jefferson provided an excellent summary of the debate over independence in the Continental Congress. Delegates were split in how they wanted to respond to Britain more...
The Proclamation of 1763 – Issues and Reaction
By: David Todd
England, to respect Indian land rights and to govern lands newly acquired from France, issued the Proclamation of 1763. Colonists saw this as excessive control. more...
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