A Foundation for American Democracy The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, stands as more than just America’s birth certificate—it represents a revolutionary statement of human rights and governmental legitimacy that continues to influence democratic movements worldwide. This pivotal document, primarily drafted by Thomas Jefferson with input from the Committee of Five, transformed…
Propaganda in the American Revolution The American Revolution was not won by military might alone. Between 1763 and 1776, a sophisticated propaganda campaign transformed British colonists into American patriots, marking one of history’s first large-scale multimedia movements for political change. This remarkable effort encompassed newspapers, pamphlets, cartoons, songs, poetry, and religious sermons, creating a powerful…
Key Military and Diplomatic Events of the American Revolution In December 1776, as American troops huddled around campfires reading Thomas Paine’s stirring words, “These are the times that try men’s souls,” the fate of a nation hung in the balance. Background: The American Revolution wasn’t won through military might alone—it was a complex interplay of…
Introduction Imagine being tasked with creating a nation while simultaneously fighting the world’s most powerful empire – this was the unprecedented challenge facing the Second Continental Congress in 1775. As tensions with Great Britain escalated following the Battles of Lexington and Concord, colonial leaders gathered in Philadelphia to coordinate their response to the growing crisis….
Write to Remember “If we write, it is more likely that we understand what we read, remember what we learn and that our thoughts make sense. ” Benjamin Franklin Tweet Listen to the Episode We see as far back as Benjamin Franklin’s time, it was understood the power of writing down our thoughts, clarifying our…
