“Battle of Paoli” by Xavier della Gatta

“Battle of Paoli” by Xavier della Gatta

Battle of Paoli             The Battle of Paoli took place on September 20th, 1777, in Paoli, Pennsylvania. What happened was the British, led by General Charles Grey, invaded the enemies’ camp during the American Revolutionary War against General Anthony Wayne. This...
The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the newly formed United States on July 4th, 1776. This document was drafted by five delegates appointed to the task by the Continental Congress. It was finally adopted once fifty-six signers from across the colonies...
The Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey, on June 28, 1778

The Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey, on June 28, 1778

On June 28, 1778, an indecisive engagement ensued between the American forces under General George Washington, and the British army under General Sir Henry Clinton. This battle could have been a “disastrous defeat” if General George Washington did not take control of...
Path to Independence

Path to Independence

The American Revolution also known as the U.S. War of Independence was fought between the thirteen American colonies and Great Britain during 1765 and 1783. American colonies rejected Great Britain’s imperial rule, taxation policies, and lack of representation which...