American History
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Books. Here we have tales of bravery, ingenuity and determination
that prove why the American spirit has come to captivate not only
our lives, but the globe.
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 Common
Sense
The American Revolution's great pamphleteer indicts British Colonial rule over the American Colonies on February 14, 1776.
Abigail Adams letter to her husband John
Abigail Adams was a mother, wife as well as an influence on her husband John's political thoughts and actions as this letter dated April 5, 1776 demonstrates. |
Letter
written By General George Washington
Penned at Valley Forge February 16, 1778, this was truly their winter
of discontent.
Surrender at Yorktown
On October 19, 1781, a French military force commanded by the Comte de Rochambeau, and the Continental Army commanded by George Washington cornered and forced the surrender of a large British army under the command of Lord Cornwallis. This defeat forced the British to negotiate for a peace.
The
Constitution for the United States of America
The Constitution of the United States comprises the primary law
of the U.S. Federal Government. It also describes the three chief
branches of the Federal Government and their jurisdictions. In addition,
it lays out the basic rights of citizens of the United States. The
Constitution of the United States is the oldest Federal constitution
in existence and was framed by a convention of delegates from twelve
of the thirteen original states in Philadelphia in May 1787. The
Constitution is the landmark legal document of the United States.
The
Bill of Rights
On December 15, 1791, the new United States of America adopted the
Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution,
confirming the fundamental rights of its citizens. The First Amendment
guarantees freedom of religion, speech, and the press, and the rights
of peaceful assembly and petition. Other amendments guarantee the
rights of the people to form a "well-regulated militia," to keep
and bear arms, the rights to private property, fair treatment for
accused criminals, protection from unreasonable search and seizure,
freedom from self-incrimination, a speedy and impartial jury trial,
and representation by counsel.
Washington's Farewell Address
On September 17, 1796, George Washington said farewell to his friends
and fellow citizens. In his address he urged his fellow countrymen
to be aware of foreign entanglements. |
