June 11th, 1776 Thomas Jefferson and The Committee of Five

June 11th, 1776 Thomas Jefferson and The Committee of Five

Explaining the Significance of June 11th, 1776 On June 11th, 1776, something significant happened in American history. The Second Continental Congress, which included prominent founders such as John Hancock, convened in Philadelphia to discuss the colonies’...
June 7th, 1776 – Richard Henry Lee

June 7th, 1776 – Richard Henry Lee

The Lee Resolution: Paving the Way for American Independence June 7th, 1776 marks a significant date in American history – the day when Richard Henry Lee introduced a resolution that would change the course of the nation. Known as the Lee Resolution, it was...
January 10, 1776, Common Sense by Thomas Paine

January 10, 1776, Common Sense by Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” is an influential book that had a profound impact on the American Revolution and the political philosophy of colonial America. Published on January 10th 1776, this revolutionary work drew on Enlightenment ideas and...