Benjamin Franklin's single most significant contribution to American history was his diplomatic mission that convinced France to help America in their fight against Britain for independence. It may not have happened in America but it sure changed the face of the country as we know it today. As a mat...

Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was born into a modest family, but later became to be one of the greatest statesmen in the country. He shaped this country's course of events, which forever changed the way we live today.Ben Franklin made many contribution...

Thomas Jefferson, America\'s third president, has had a large influence on our countries freedom from Great Britain. He was a man who joined to fight the cause and rebel because of his belief to do the right thing. Thomas Jefferson\'s unique intelligence-led our country to success by composing the D...

Thomas Paine Thomas Paine was born on January 29, 1737 in England. He started to work after a short and basic education. He was an unsuccessful man until he met Benjamin Franklin in 1774, who advised him to immigrate to America. He sailed for Philadelphia that same year, 1...

The American Revolution may have been the most important war in the Western Hemisphere. It granted independence from Britain to the United States. Soon after, the United States became a powerhouse in all wars to come. This country has changed many wars' outcomes. The American Revolution was gua...

Thomas Paine Thomas Paine For many years Thomas Paine was the epitome of American histories greatest drawback. In American history there is always that one detail that doesn't make it into popular curriculum. Whether it be the point of view from the loosing side of a war, to the secret dall...

In many ways, women were not allowed to play an important role in society during the 1770's. For the most part, it was illegal for women to receive any form of higher education. Thus, their involvement in the affairs of government was very limited, including of course, that they were not allo...

The American Revolution was a conflict between 13 British colonies in North America and their parent country, Great Britain. It was made up of two related events: the American War of Independence and the design of the American government. In 1775, the commander of British forces, General Thomas Gage...