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From Petition to Independence
In 1775, Congress humbly petitioned King George - and a year later, they declared independence
Jun 28
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The Battle of Bunker Hill
The largest battle yet of the American Revolution.
Jun 14
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Historical Perspective and Scale
Great Men versus Social Trends
May 31
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Invasion Literature and Real Fears
Victorian-era cautionary tales... of real possibilities
May 24
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The Growing War and the Continental Congress
This was a month of mustering and expansion... and the Second Continental Congress assembled
May 10
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The Battle of Lexington and Concord
"Here once the embattled farmers stood, and fired the shot heard round the world."
Apr 12
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Liberty or Death: the Last Speech Before War
On this week in 1775, March 23rd, Patrick Henry gave his famous oration concluding in "Give me liberty or give me death!" War was mere weeks away.
Mar 22
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Timekeeping As We Wish It
Daylight Savings Time, time zones, Julius Caesar, and the US Congress
Mar 8
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Solution Unsatisfactory, Part 2
And what of the real world?
Mar 1
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The Spanish-American War
and the debate on American Imperialism and global influence
Feb 15
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Parliament's Missed Chance for Peace
Where Britain chooses to fight a war
Feb 1
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The Louisiana Purchase
More than America at the time could imagine
Jan 18
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