In 1775, the 13 American colonies broke away from Britain to establish a new nation on the ideals of 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.' It would be a violent start, with eight years of war ...

When modern Americans call themselves patriots, they are evoking a sentiment that is 250 years old. In September 1774, nearly two years before the Declaration of Independence, delegates from 12 of the ...

Why were the British Caribbean colonies left out of the Revolution? Slavery explains it. We’ve been learning about the 13 colonies all our lives, so why did no one think to mention the British ...

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, when 13 American colonies dared to reject British rule over their affairs. Filmmaker Ken Burns spent a decade making a ...