First for Independence: The Halifax Resolves of 1776
April 12, 1776 – the first official action by one of the colonies in full support of declaring independence. The Halifax Resolves were also the first example of a colony-wide assembly admitting that reconciliation with the British was no longer an option. Path...
“Freedom is the Prize” – Joseph Warren’s Boston Massacre Day Oration v2
โAct worthy of yourselves.โ In the face of a standing army occupier – and direct threats to his own life, the great Revolutionary war hero Dr. Joseph Warren urged the people to stand firm for liberty in the face of the mighty British Empire, โuntil tyranny is...
The Revolution vs Unlimited, Centralized Power
Taxation without representation, standing armies, suspending legislatures, and so much more – these were all symptoms of a much greater, underlying issue – the British claim of power over the colonies โin all cases whatsoever.โ Path to Liberty: February 5,...