History of the Americas

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Discovering George Washington: The Legacy of a Founding Father and American Icon

George Washington (1732 – 1799) Revolutionary War hero and Patriot leader, he served as a representative to the Continental Army George Washington was an American political leader,...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Discover the Significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolutionary War

Battle of Bunker Hill (1775) a Revolutionary War battle in Boston that demonstrated the the colonists could fight well against the British army The Battle of Bunker...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Mastering the Principles of Common Sense: A Guide to Practical Decision Making and Problem Solving

Common Sense (1776) a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that criticized monarchies and convinced many American colonists of the need to break away from Britain Common sense...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Life and Legacy of Thomas Paine: A Revolutionary Writer and Thinker

Thomas Paine (1737-1809) American political philosopher and author, he urged an immediate declaration of independence from England in his anonymously and simply written pamphlet, Common Sense Thomas...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Extraordinary Legacy of Thomas Jefferson: Political Career, Declaration of Independence, Philosophy, Land Acquisition, and Lasting Impact.

Thomas Jefferson (1743 – 1826) American statesman, and member of two Continental Congresses, chairman of the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence, and the Declaration’s main...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Revolutionary War: The Battle of Bunker Hill (Breed’s Hill) – A Pivotal Moment in American History

Bunker Hill (Breed’s Hill) generals British: Gage, American: Putnam/Prescott The Battle of Bunker Hill (also known as the Battle of Breed’s Hill) was fought on June 17,...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Exploring the Brief yet Impactful History of the Saratoga Generals Professional Baseball Team in the Can-Am League

Saratoga generals British: Burgoyne, American: Gates The Saratoga Generals were a professional baseball team based in Saratoga Springs, New York. The team played in the Canadian American...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Generals who Participated in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse during the American Revolution

Guilford Courthouse generals British: Cornwallis, American: Greene The Battle of Guilford Courthouse was fought on March 15, 1781, during the American Revolutionary War. The battle was waged...