Harrison Gray Otis was an important lawmaker from Massachusetts during the early days of the American Republic.
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The Declaration of Independence - A Founder of the Day Interpretation
Today's article is my interpretation of the Declaration of Independence. It is recounted in simple, modern English to make things easy to understand.
John Ashley Moderates the Sheffield Resolves
The Sheffield Resolves were one of the early sparks which led to a full on revolution in the American Colonies.
Benedict Arnold - 8 Reasons For His Treason
Benedict Arnold is perhaps America's most famous traitor. But what would make a man bail on his country right as it was being created? This article aims to answer that question.
The Constitutional Society of Virginia
The Constitutional Society of Virginia was a short lived organization whose goal was to make government more transparent to the people.
Richard Montgomery and the Invasion of Canada
Richard Montgomery is one of the few people in history who can claim to have led an invasion of Canada
Francis Dana and the League of Armed Neutrality
Francis Dana had many notable roles in the American Revolution. His largest contribution was as a Foreign Ambassador.
Ethan Allen and the Truth About the Green Mountain Boys
Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys are looked on as a brigade of Continental Soldiers. Although they would grow into this role, the Boys were created for a much different reason.
John Collins and the Sacrifice of Popularity For Union
John Collins was Governor of Rhode Island during the most turbulent time in the State's history.
Timothy Bloodworth and His Futile Fight Against the Constitution
Timothy Bloodworth is a little known Founder who almost kept North Carolina out of the Union.
Edmund Pendleton and the Scandal That Started a Revolution
Edmund Pendleton was a Virginian Revolutionary who helped propel America toward revolution. But his most notable moment was his involvement in a scandal that almost bankrupted his colony.
Memorial Day: Reflecting on Revolutionary Veterans
Since the Washingtons, Hamiltons and Lafayettes will be receiving attention today, let's take a moment to remember some of those Americans who might otherwise be forgotten.
Henry Tucker and the Bermuda Gunpowder Plot
Henry Tucker may not have been an American, but his role in the Bermuda Gunpowder Plot helped the colonists secure much needed ammunition early in the Revolutionary War.
Daniel Shays' Rebellion
Daniel Shays was a Continental Army veteran who came home from the war to what he (and many of his friends) felt were unfair taxes. They decided to do something about it.
The Stamp Act Congress
The Stamp Act Congress was one of the most important events in the build up to the American Revolution.
Britain's First Mistake - The Sugar and Currency Acts
The road to independence was a long one, with many mistakes made by Parliament along the way. These Acts were Britain’s first transgressions.
Joseph Galloway and The Plan of Union
Joseph Galloway had a valiant attempt to end hostilities with Great Britain before they began.
Roger Sherman and the Great Compromise
Roger Sherman had his signature on all the major documents of the American Revolution. At the Constitutional Convention he made his most significant impact on American History.
April 19th and the War for Independence
April 19th is a significant date in the American Revolution as it signals both the start and end of the war.
Joseph Reed and The Battle of Fort Wilson
The Battle of Fort Wilson was a strange incident in the American Revolution where some of the rebels turned on each other.