Introduction In December 1777, George Washington led his weary Continental Army into Valley Forge, a desolate stretch of land about […]
In the 1770s, France was the ultimate paradox—a nation basking in Bourbon splendor, yet teetering on the edge of revolution. […]
In March 1777, in a cozy London tavern, British General John Burgoyne raised his glass in celebration. He had just […]
The American Revolution wasn’t just about winning battles—it was about surviving long enough to force the British into a corner. […]
By the end of December 1776, things looked bleak for George Washington and his Continental Army. After suffering a series […]
If 1776 was the year America declared its independence, it was also the year it nearly lost it. By December, […]
When we think of George Washington, we often picture the stoic, unflappable leader who led America to victory against all […]
When the Continental Congress declared independence on July 4, 1776, the fledgling United States was far from safe. In fact, […]
When we think of American independence, July 4th immediately comes to mind—fireworks, barbecues, and the Declaration of Independence. But what if […]
When we think of the American Revolution, fiery speeches and bold actions often come to mind. But what about the […]
When we think of the American Revolution, names like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams often come to mind. […]
On July 2, 1775, George Washington arrived in Cambridge to take command of the Continental Army. It was a Sunday, […]
When we think of Canada and the United States today, we imagine a relationship so close-knit that it feels like […]
In the lush, mountainous landscape of what is now Vermont, a group of rugged frontiersmen emerged in the 1770s with […]
On June 15, 1775, the Continental Congress made a pivotal decision by appointing George Washington as the Commander-in-Chief of the […]
On April 19, 1775, the first shots of the American War of Independence were fired at the Battle of Lexington […]
The American Revolution didn’t just happen overnight; it was a series of tense moments that built up over years of […]
In December 1773, the Boston Tea Party rocked the American colonies and set the stage for the American Revolution. But […]
The Boston Tea Party, which occurred on December 16, 1773, is one of the most iconic events in American history, […]
When we think of America’s Founding Fathers, names like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson come to mind. But one man’s […]
When the British Parliament passed the Stamp Act in 1765, it was met with outrage in the American colonies. The […]
When we talk about the American Revolution, we’re not just discussing a war. We’re talking about a messy, unexpected breakup—a […]
