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No Fault, No Pardon: Washington in New York
The American Revolution had entered a new political reality by mid-July 1776. The Continental Congress had declared the colonies free and independent states, but Britain did not recognize that change....
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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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The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
A strategic stronghold, an early American victory, and the artillery that helped shape the course of the Revolution. On the morning of May 10, 1775, before the day had fully...
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South Carolina's history of tea
Highlighting the important role South Carolina played in the history of tea imports in the Revolutionary era.
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Happy Veteran's Day
As the United States prepares to honor its Veterans this November 11, it is interesting to note the role of tea and coffee as traditional staples for troops both stateside...
