The Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms was a document issued by the Second Continental Congress on July 6, 1775, to explain…
The Pennsylvania Constitution of 1776 (ratified September 28, 1776) was the state’s first constitution following the Declaration of Independence, and has been described as the most…
In the early years of the North American colonies, many attempts were made to initiate a postal service. These early attempts were of small scale and…
The Maryland Constitution of 1776 was the first of four constitutions under which the U.S. state of Maryland has been governed. It was that state’s basic…
The Continental Navy was the navy of the United States during the American Revolutionary War, and was formed in 1775. Through the efforts of the Continental…
The Constitution of the State of North Carolina governs the structure and function of the state government of North Carolina, one of the United States; it…
The Continental Marines were the marine force of the American Colonies during the American Revolutionary War. The Corps was formed by the Continental Congress on November…
The Constitution of the State of Georgia is the governing document of the U.S. State of Georgia. The constitution outlines the three branches of government in…
The Sons of Liberty was an organization of American patriots that originated in the North American British colonies. The group was formed to protect the rights…
The Committee of Secret Correspondence was a committee formed by the Second Continental Congress and active from 1775 to 1776. The Committee played a large role…