The federal government of the United States of America is split into three separate and distinct branches. But what do the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary do and why are they necessary?

It’s one of the most important documents in US history, but how did Thomas Paine’s 47-page pamphlet, Common Sense, turn the tide of the American Revolutionary War?

What are unalienable rights and why are they so important? In this video, we explore why Thomas Jefferson included them for the first time in the Declaration of Independence.

Benjamin Franklin wasn't just a founder of the United States, he was also a writer, inventor, scientist, statesman, and a huge celebrity in the thirteen colonies.

Mr. Griot reads and discusses Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, explaining what he meant and why he wrote it.

Battle for the South How did the Union Strategy prevail in the American Civil War? DOCUMENTARY

Travel to Minute Men National Historic Park and explore where the American Revolution Began

This video delves into Benjamin Franklin's pivotal role in the American Revolution. It outlines his efforts in England to represent colonial interests, his escape from treason charges, and his influential work as an American ambassador...

Dr. Forrester discusses the influences of American ideals and their influence on the French Revolution.

The Department of the Treasury, inspired by its first secretary, Alexander Hamilton, is responsible for managing the production of money and maintaining the crucial systems underpinning the financial infrastructure of the United States.

With the Patriots at risk of defeat by the British during the American Revolution, Continental Army Commander George Washington relied on the Culper Spy Ring for timely and accurate information about the enemy's intentions.

When British troops set the White House alight during the War of 1812, White House staff rallied to save its contents, including a priceless work of art that survives to this day.

Born enslaved, James Lafayette became one of the most important Patriot spies of the American Revolution, helping to gather vital information on the British Army. His work helped the United States secure independence.

John Adams warned us. George Washington begged us not to. Despite numerous warnings, here we are on the cusp of the 2020 election with two major parties locked in a perpetual struggle for power. Today Danielle looks at the emergence of...

Author and independent scholar Matthew Stewart recounts his puzzlement when first confronted with Ethan Allen’s 477-page philosophical tract.

Author and independent scholar Matthew Stewart describes how rationalist notions from Epicurus down through Spinoza and Locke strongly influenced the American Revolution.

Author and independent scholar Matthew Stewart describes how the success of the American Revolution broadcasts a universal message.

In his analysis of the American Revolution, Matthew Stewart highlights the distinction between the struggle for national independence and the revolutionary aspect aimed at establishing a new form of government. He emphasizes that the...

Historian David Armitage (Harvard) describes how the terms "revolution" and "civil war" are often far less clear cut than we might imagine.

David Armitage, a historian at Harvard University, challenges traditional narratives by exploring the intertwined relationship between state formation and empire-building. Through his work, he examines how the concept of the state was...

Declaration of Independence identifies the purpose and significance of the Declaration of Independence by reviewing the causes of the American Revolution.

Life for Women after the Revolutionary War identifies significant groups that played a role in the American Revolution by examining how life changed for women after the Revolutionary War.

In the United States’ two-party system, the Republican Party competes with the Democratic Party for political power. But when was it formed and how has it changed over the years?

It’s the oldest political party in the United States, but how was the Democratic Party formed and what contributions has it made to U.S. society since?