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American History
Plainspoken guides to 1776, the Declaration of Independence, and the moments, ideas, and symbols that shape the American story.
What Does 1776 Mean? A Straightforward Guide
The date, document, and enduring ideas behind one of America’s most recognizable numbers.
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12 Declaration of Independence Facts That Matter
Twelve clear facts about the vote, the document, the printing, and the signatures behind America’s declaration.
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Why Is July 4th Celebrated? The Real History
Why July 4 became America’s Independence Day, what happened in 1776, and how the holiday grew into a national tradition.
Read the guide →American Revolution Timeline: Key Events, 1775-1783
A clear American Revolution timeline from the first fighting in 1775 to the peace treaty that ended the war in 1783.
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Declaration of Independence vs. Constitution: Key Differences
The clear difference between the Declaration’s statement of principles and the Constitution’s framework for governing the United States.
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