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The Crisis is a series of articles written by Thomas Paine at the time of the American Revolution. Read these important essays by one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. (more…)

Thomas Paine was an important writer and thinker during the time of the American Revolution. Read more about Thomas Paine… (more…)

The Federalist Papers were 85 essays by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay explaining the intentions of the U.S. Constitution and why the states should ratify, or approve, it. These papers were written to convince people to vote for the U.S. Constitution, and they give us a lot of information about what the founding fathers, who wrote the Constitution, were thinking. Learn more about the Federalist Papers: (more…)

Ben’s Guide is a great resource to learning about the U.S. Government. Learn about how the government works and how it was founded at the high school-level site: (more…)

The Constitution is the foundation of the United States government. It tells how the government is structured and how it works. The Constitution defines the powers of the different parts of the government, creating a system of checks and balances and division of power. (more…)

In 1980, the U.S. refused to go to the Olympic Games, since they were held in Moscow. Read more about the causes and effects of the Olympic boycott: (more…)

In 1962, the U.S. and the Soviet Union came to the brink of war over Soviet missiles in Cuba. Read about this historic event: (more…)

Susan B. Anthony is an important figure in American history and the women’s rights movement. She worked for women’s suffrage, the right to vote. Read more about Susan B. Anthony: (more…)

Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of the most prominent figures in American history. A brilliant speaker and leader of the civil rights movement, Dr. King affected millions of Americans with his famous speeches, including “I have a dream.” Read more about Dr. King: (more…)

In a famous speech from 1872, U.S. Senator Carl Schurz said, “My country, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right,” defining a new brand of patriotism. When is it necessary to make changes in your country? When is it unpatriotic to criticize bad things about your country? (more…)