The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in American history. It was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and announced the separation of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson, with help from Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and...
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March 28, 2023March 28, 2023European History
The Thirty-Years War
The Thirty-Years War was a major conflict that lasted from 1618 to 1648. It was fought mainly in Central Europe, but also involved other parts of the continent. The war was caused by a complex mix of religious, political, and economic factors. The religious conflict at the heart of the war was between Catholics and...
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March 23, 2023March 23, 2023European History
The Hundred Years War
The Hundred Years’ War was a series of armed conflicts between England and France from 1337 to 1453. The war was fought over a series of disputes, including claims to the French throne, the English-held duchy of Guyenne, and the English presence in France. The war began in 1337 when Edward III of England claimed...
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March 22, 2023March 22, 2023U.S. History
The U.S. Revolutionary War
The Revolutionary War was a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, which had declared themselves the independent United States of America. The war lasted from 1775 to 1783, and ended with the recognition of independence of the United States by Great Britain. The war was fought over...
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March 22, 2023March 22, 2023U.S. History
A Summary of the War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the United States and the British Empire and their Native American allies. The war lasted from June 1812 to February 1815 and ended with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. The war had a number of causes, including American outrage over British impressment of...