Historical Documents
Myth Busted! Virginia, Not Congress, Called for the Philadelphia Convention
Most people seem to believe that the constitutional convention of 1787 was called for by Congress under the Articles of Confederation. Even the Library of Congress makes this claim. But itโs totally false. It was actually the Commonwealth of Virginia that initiated...
History Ignored: The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
One of the most important foundational documents in American history, the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 is one that most people never learn about. Following principles outlined by Thomas Jefferson in 1784, it included a precursor to the bill of rights four years before...
Forgotten Declaration: Cause of the War for Independence Explained
The American Revolution: What REALLY sparked the fight? This episode explores an almost totally forgotten declaration written by Thomas Jefferson and John Dickinson in 1775. The Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms is an incredibly important...
Happy Insurrection Day!
Today we celebrate insurrection. We call July 4 “Independence Day.” But the British called it an act of rebellion. You see, insurrection is in the eye of the beholder. Technically, the British were right. Encyclopedia Britannica defines insurrection as...