Sally Humphries
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How the Deciding Vote for Independence Happened in 1776
Delayed until July 2, the vote for independence from England needed to be unanimous. Would all the colonies agree to it?
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The Whiskey Rebellion: President Washington Takes Action
An unpopular tax led to a decisive moment in early American history.
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Meet the 19th-Century African-American Entrepreneur Who Helped the Colonies During Revolutionary War
Sea captain, merchant, and abolitionist, Captain Paul Cuffe dedicated himself to truth and service.
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The Virginia Businessman Turned Revolutionary War General Who Bankrolled the Local Cavalry, Donated Supplies, and More
Thomas Nelson Jr., one of Virginia’s richest men before the Revolutionary War, chose freedom over his business.
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How a Heroic Polish Engineer’s Designs Aided America’s Victory in the Revolutionary War
Young engineer Tadeusz Kosciuszko aided America’s revolution with diversionary tactics and engineering feats.
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Learn About the Jewish Patriot Who Procured Supplies for the Revolutionary War
Mordecai Sheftall went into prison and debt to help young America.
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AMERICAN ESSENCE: The Revolutionary War General Who Coined New Hampshire’s Motto, ‘Live Free or Die’
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How the Deciding Vote for Independence Happened in 1776
Delayed until July 2, the vote for independence from England needed to be unanimous. Would all the colonies agree to it?
|
The Whiskey Rebellion: President Washington Takes Action
An unpopular tax led to a decisive moment in early American history.
|
Meet the 19th-Century African-American Entrepreneur Who Helped the Colonies During Revolutionary War
Sea captain, merchant, and abolitionist, Captain Paul Cuffe dedicated himself to truth and service.
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The Virginia Businessman Turned Revolutionary War General Who Bankrolled the Local Cavalry, Donated Supplies, and More
Thomas Nelson Jr., one of Virginia’s richest men before the Revolutionary War, chose freedom over his business.
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How a Heroic Polish Engineer’s Designs Aided America’s Victory in the Revolutionary War
Young engineer Tadeusz Kosciuszko aided America’s revolution with diversionary tactics and engineering feats.
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Learn About the Jewish Patriot Who Procured Supplies for the Revolutionary War
Mordecai Sheftall went into prison and debt to help young America.
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AMERICAN ESSENCE: The Revolutionary War General Who Coined New Hampshire’s Motto, ‘Live Free or Die’
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