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The French and Indian War was a conflict between the American colonists and the French over control of the Ohio Valley and the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers—modern day Pittsburgh. It received its title because the war was Britain and its American colonies fighting against the French and their Indian allies. It was … Read more

James Monroe is a lesser-known Founding Father and the fifth president of the United States. Early Life & Education James Monroe was born on April 28, 1758 in Virginia. He was first educated by his mother between the ages of 11 and 16, and then was sent to study at Cambellton Academy. When Monroe was … Read more

General William Howe is one of most well known British generals from the Revolutionary War. As is the case with all generals, General Howe had his ups and downs over the years. He was very successful toward the beginning of his career in America, but toward the end, his reputation had become damaged due to … Read more

John Jay was one of the Founding Fathers of America. He was a lawyer, abolitionist, Revolutionary, and Patriot. Early Life John Jay, first Chief Justice of the U.S., age 49.Painted by Gilbert Stuart.Jay was too busy to pose, so he only sat long enough for Stuart to paint his head. Jay’s nephew posed for the … Read more

Many people think that the United States Constitution is what made us a nation. Well, I have news for you, folks; we were already a nation when our constitution was written and approved in 1787. Not an Ad Is your child having difficulty reading. Learning Disabilities Reading Tutor can help. Lots of resources and the opportunity for … Read more

The First Continental Congress consisted of 55 delegates selected from twelve of the thirteen colonies. Georgia did not take part in this illegal assembly because they were fighting a mini-war against the Native Americans and were leaning upon British support for help. This first assembly was from September 5th to October 26th of 1774. This took … Read more

Joseph Warren is forever stamped in our minds as the hero who lost his life on Bunker Hill, at the early age of 34. However, there was much more to the young physician’s life than his ill-timed death. Early Home Life Joseph Warren was born on June 11, 1741 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. He was educated … Read more

General Charles Lee was a leader during the American Revolution. He was second-in-command to General George Washington, and famously believed that he ought to have been given leadership of the army. He criticized Washington’s decisions and openly attacked his reputation. He was eventually dismissed from the army. Early Military Career General Charles Leepublic domain image … Read more

Despite his successes on the battlefield, it has been said that General Horatio Gates was suspected of having very little personal courage when it came to fighting. He is perhaps most noted for being in regular competion with General George Washington and hatching a plan to have him removed as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. What is … Read more

I know that most of you have heard of the hero, General, and President General George Washington. But let me take you a little farther into the life of the man who led the country we all love so dearly to freedom on January 14, 1784. George Washington was born in Virginia on February 22, 1732. … Read more