1776’s Declaration of Independence inspired Washington’s troops to fight against the odds – and also helped bring in powerful allies

The Declaration of Independence isn’t just a philosophical breakup letter. It was a strategic move to secure vital support ...
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Disputing the Declaration of Independence

That the United States declared its independence in July 1776 is well known; that the British state commissioned, but never ...
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The Declaration at 250: How Expansionism Helped Fuel A Revolution

British restrictions on moving west of the Appalachian Mountains were one reason some Americans, including Patrick Henry, took up arms against the British.