Identity and the American Revolution 5 Articles

by Casey Clay

During the Revolutionary period in American history, social and cultural changes took place. As colonial America shifted from being a part of the British Empire to being an independent nation, the identity of colonists we...read more

by Maggie Miller

The Fourth of July marks the pinnacle of American pride, a boisterous celebration of freedom and what it means to be American. In this day and age, American pride is on the decline, especially among a younger, angst-ridden...read more

by John Runyan

The thirteen original colonies were formed by settlers seeking freedom from religious and political persecution and a chance for wealth and property. Colonists who didn't have the chance to own property or acquire wealth i...read more

by Trevor Hightower

The American Revolution Was a Revolution Was the American Revolution truly a revolution? Well in the words of John Paul Jones, "I have not yet begun to fight." These words make you wonder about the kind of man he was....read more

by Maria Sapelli

"Here individuals of all nations are melted into a new race of men, whose labors and posterity will one day cause great changes in the world" said Crevecoeur in the early 1770's. Yet that new race of men still felt a stron...read more