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September 16, 1776: The Battle of Harlem Heights
One day after the collapse at Kip’s Bay, fighting in upper Manhattan gave George Washington’s discouraged army an opportunity to prove it could still stand against British regulars. The Battle...
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The Articles of Confederation and the Challenge of Union
In July of 1776, Congress was attempting to do two things at once: break apart an empire and construct a political union in its place. The first task produced the...
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Sports in Colonial America
This summer, countries from around the globe have gathered on fields across North America for the world’s most closely watched soccer tournament. As the United States welcomes players and spectators...
