History
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Those Sons of Liberty
Their ideas regarding the rights of English citizens — the rights of the colonists — went beyond just taxation.
The Clouds Gather
Depictions of "The Boston Massacre" and the accompanying propaganda roused strong emotions among colonists.
How Goes the War?
The colonies found themselves saddled with what they believed was an unfair obligation to help pay for the cost of the French and Indian War.
The Struggle for Dominance
The French and Indian War was fought to decide the future of the upper Ohio River Valley.
The Question of Self-Government
The Glorious Revolution might be considered a precedent for the future American Revolution.
Growing to 13 Colonies
From New Hampshire to Georgia, the colonies were settled by risk-takers.
City on a Hill
The vision shared by the Puritans is most easily understood by delving into John Winthrop's speech, "A Model of Christian Charity."
Land of the Pilgrims' Pride
Just mention the Mayflower and hearts begin to flutter with memories of childhood stories and elementary school pageants.
Jamestown: A 'New World' Experiment
Captain John Smith stepped forward and the Jamestown settlement morphed into a community based on military-style discipline.
England Across the Atlantic
It's difficult to imagine how differently our country might have developed had either the Spanish or French gained control.
Ripped Asunder
With the Protestant Reformation, what had been simple suddenly became controversial.
Coming to the New World, Chapter 1
From Christopher Columbus to Martin Luther and the Reformation, European upheaval influenced America's settlement.
The Stories of Our Nation
They offer meaning and, as humans, we are designed to search for meaning in our existence.
In Brief: Black Principal Defends 1776
Two main points regarding slavery and Civil Rights in American history demand repetition.
Stoking the Flames of Racism Day
Another Columbus Day is marked with efforts to revise history in favor of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
In Brief: Reparations and Honest History
The Left is totally uncomfortable — indeed outraged — by truthful discussion about slavery.
A Little Juneteenth History
The first celebration was held in 1872 in Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas.