First Continental Congress

I think the first most important event in U.S History is the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration took place on July 4th, 1776 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. This announced that the 13 colonies regarded themselves as thirteen free colonies. It practically summed up the colonies motivation to become independent. Also, it confirmed an alliance between the U.S and the French. This document also helped the U.S get French's help in the war against Britain. The Revolutionary War comes to a…

position in different towns until 1767, when he became a school teacher in London. During all this time he was known for his strong political opinion and straightforward way to deliver it, but his political writing career started till summer of 1772. His first published work was “The Case of the Officers of Excise.” In this twenty-one-page article Paine supported excise officers who were asking Parliament for better pay and working conditions. This article was more than successful. Entire…

To further prove this stance, one can look at yet another person to speak of the pre-eminence of Common Sense such being, Thomas A. Edison author of the Diary and Sundry Observation who posited that; “In 'Common Sense' Paine flared forth with a document so powerful that the Revolution became inevitable. Washington recognized the difference, and in his calm way said that matters never could be the same again. It must be remembered that 'Common Sense' preceded the declaration and affirmed the…

Throughout history, there have been numerous wars which have shaped the morals and ideologies of a nation. The American Revolution is one of these wars. A war which established the fundamentals of the American society. These morals along with other factors are the drivers of the United States of America. The American Revolution was a battle in which the 13 original colonies with the French as an ally fought against the British forces which represented the crown. Throughout the war, there were…

When most people hear the words “The American Revolution,” they think of the bloody battles that occurred and the ensuing independence of the thirteen colonies. However, not only did this give birth to our nation, it also had an impact on American literature. The events of the famous war brought confidence to the colonists and started the revolt against Britain. The Colonists wanted their independence and during this time they did not have a form of informing everyone in the colonies. The…

colonies that led to the revolution. The American Revolution was led by great leaders that had different assessments of our new nation. These leaders who became our founding fathers had different political views which ultimately led our country’s first political parties and formed our government to what is today. It is stated that the American Revolutionary War began in 1775 as a result of the Boston massacre or a result of the Boston Tea party. The American…

Benjamin Franklin is best known as one of the leading figures in early American history. Born into to a humble family, Franklin took his limited formal education and devoted his life to finding and sharing “useful information”. Not only did he keep up with technology trends from his childhood, he also organized groups of intellectuals and philosophers. One of these groups are best known today as the “Founding Fathers”. Together seven prestigious men structured the American government as we know…

Essay 3 When the American Revolution first started, Andrew Jackson jumped at the chance to fight the British. Jackson was nine years old when the Founders signed the Declaration of Independence. The British embarked an invasion of South Carolina in 1780. After the war in the South expanded, Jackson started to travel with the American troops. He worked on staff for colonel Davie at the age of thirteen, that was his first experience to military command. In 784 of December, Andrew moved to…

Kentucky and an American icon. Thomas Jefferson was nominated by his coworkers to draft the declaration of independence due to his superior writing skills. After over two weeks of writing, Jefferson produced a draft to congress on June 28, 1776. After several revisions by Congress, the declaration was officially adopted on July 4, 1776 (Office of Historian, Dept. of State). This declaration of independence inspired Kentuckians and others because it showed a “profound commitment to human…

Benjamin Franklin Wealth, Luxury, and Virtue Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1706, Benjamin Franklin was raised by a Puritan family and became an apprentice as a printer to his older brother. After working for his brother until 1723, Benjamin Franklin went to Philadelphia and opened his own printing shop. He became the public printer for Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey. During this time Franklin formulated the “Thirteen Virtues”. Franklin said, “I propos’d to myself, for the…