One of the most famous and infamous names of the American Revolution is Benedict Arnold. But what exactly did this man do to create such a legacy for himself and is it deserved? Arnold was born in Norwich, Connecticut in 1741 to a troubled family. His father who had worked as a merchant had married […]
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Peyton Randolph was born to a prominent family in who served the King of England from the colony of Virginia. Due to his fathers role for the king, he was educated at home by private tutors that his father hired. He graduated with honors and held a degree as a Master of Arts in Law. […]
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Perhaps the key moment in the entire short history of the United States (the republic is still young in terms of history), was the American Revolution. In this article, views on this great revolution will be discussed, as well as the ramifications for future revolutions like those seen in France. Originally, the 13 colonies had […]
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Virginia. He was the oldest son of Augustine and Mary Washington. He went to live with his half brother after his father died in 1743. His first job was that of surveyor. After his half brother died, George inherited the Mount Vernon estate, located on the […]
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General Thomas Gage was an experienced British soldier in 1763 when he became commander of British forces in North America. He was a veteran of the French and Indian War and had been a soldier in the British army for twenty-three years at that time. Not quite equal to the cause of the colonization, the […]