- The Men Behind the American Revolution
Learn about the movers and shakers of the American Revolution in these articles found on History1700s.com.
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- The Men Behind the American Revolution: James Otis
The American Revolution started in 1775 with the battles of Lexington and Concord. However, before the war, the fighting took place in the courts. Throughout the Colonies, lawyers were arguing the finer points of the rights of Englishmen. One of these lawyers was James Otis. In this article from history1700s.com you will learn about his contribution to the fight for Independence.
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- The Rise and Fall of the Newburgh Conspiracy: How General Washington and his Spectacles Saved the Republic
Learn how General Washington and his Spectacles Saved the Republic written by George L. Marshall, Jr. at the Early America web site.
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- The Zebulon Pike Expedition 1806/07
In this article on History1700s.com, you will learn a little about another mission of exploration on the American Continent. Although not as well known as the Lewis and Clark expedition, this expedition also helped to eventually settle and tame the vast western half of the United States.
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- Thomas Jefferson, Federalist. Peter S. Onuf
This is an essay on Thomas Jefferson and his form of Federalism. It explains the political changes at the time of his election.
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- U S Constitution - John Adams 2nd President Birth and Education
From the United States Constitution web site, read about the life and times of John Adams. Here you will learn how he influenced American History.
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- War of 1812
Learn about one of the forgotten wars of American History from Hiwtory Central. Although not well known, this is the war where F. Scott Key wrote the National Anthem of the United states.
The major battles and causes of the War of 1812 are covered in this section. Many of Battle of the War of 1812 include multimedia presentations. There are also links to other sites on the war of 1812 and books
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- War of 1812 Articles, Book reviews, replicas, reenactment info, quizzes, sound clips, links....
The Military Heritage web site has articles, information about reenactments and Units, book reviews and more about the War of 1812.
The War of 1812 Website offers articles, War of 1812 links, uniform charts, War of 1812 book reviews, War of 1812 reenactments, military replicas (swords uniforms)
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- Warren, History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution in 2 vols
This is the updated version of Mercy Otis Warrens's history of the American Revolution in 2 volumes. The original book set was published in 1805. This book set is also available in print from the Liberty Fund Inc.
The Online Library of Liberty is provided in order to encourage the study of the ideal of a society of free and responsible individuals by making freely available on the internet the classic texts in the classical liberal and free market traditions.
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- Whiskey Rebellion - Whiskey Insurrection Welcome to the Bradford House and the Whiskey Rebellion
Read about this 1794 Innsurection in Pennsylvania. This is the rebellion that George Washington as President literally took command of the Military to put down.
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- Zebulon Pike Bicentennial Page
Learn about Zebulon Pike and the Bicenteniel of his trek across the Western plains of America from the Santa Fe Trail association.
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