What finally forced the patriots into a shooting war with the British Army in April 1775 was not taxes or even warrantless searches of homes or occupation by soldiers, but one of many attempts by the British to disarm Americans as part of an overall gun control program
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Today in history, on January 5, 1781, much of Richmond, Virginia was burned to the ground by a British naval force led by Benedict Arnold. It was his most significant military retort against his former cause, a devastating strike that followed his dramatic betrayal.
The post Today in History: Benedict Arnold Captures and Destroys Richmond first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.In this episode, I tackle all 14 republican constitutions of the newly-created American states. In the process, I illustrate the similarities and differences between them, explain their purpose, and their influenced western civilization in general. In addition, I discuss the inception of the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States, which was […]
From Charles Lee, to Washington at Trenton, his follow-up at Princeton - culminating with Thomas Paine
In many ways, Washington’s stand in Manhattan proved disastrous for the Continental Army. It narrowly escaped total capture and allowed Howe to take New York City.
From Rhode Island and Virginia, to the 2nd Continental Congress, Dave Benner covers the independence movements in the colonies.
In this episode, I cover two major military events in 1775 and 1776 that altered the course of the conflict
The pamphlet truly became a sensation, making the case for independence in a manner that struck a chord with the typical American. Without holding public office, Paine’s famous diatribe influenced the course of history and helped pave the way to independence.
Far from empathizing with the petitions of the Second Continental Congress, King George III responded by declaring the colonies in open and avowed rebellion to the crown.
Virginia’s situation demonstrates that political radicalism was certainly not confined to Boston, and patriot sympathies were pervasive in the Old Dominion.