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The Declaration of Independence

On April 12, 1776, the legislature of North Carolina authorized its delegates to the Continental Congress to join with others in a declaration of separation from Great Britain; the first…

Independence

(Encyclopedia) Independence. 1 City (2020 pop. 6,064), seat of Buchanan co., NE Iowa; founded 1847. Located on the Wapsipinicon River, the town's grist…

Declaration of Independence

(Encyclopedia) Declaration of Independence, full and formal declaration adopted July 4, 1776, by representatives of the Thirteen Colonies in North America announcing the separation of those colonies…

Historical Wars

Subjects Geography History Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Homework Skills Writing | Research Speaking & Listening Studying Reference Sources Almanac Dictionary…

Córdoba, city, Mexico

(Encyclopedia) Córdoba Córdoba kôrˈdōvä [key], city, Veracruz state, E central Mexico. It is the commercial and…

American Wars

Military Conflicts in U.S. History World War I Primer Gettysburg Primer…

The War of 1812

Also see the encyclopedia entry on the War of 1812 British interference with American trade, impressment of American seamen, and “War Hawks” drive for western expansion lead to war. American…

A Merry War

Director:Robert BiermanWriter:Alan PlaterDirector of Photography:Giles NuttgensEditor:Bill WrightMusic:Mike BattProduction Designer:Sarah GreenwoodProducers:Robert Bierman, Joyce Herlihy,…

Calderón Bridge

(Encyclopedia) Calderón BridgeCalderón Bridgekäldārōnˈ [key], site of a decisive battle in the Mexican revolution against Spain, fought on the Lerma River E of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. On Jan.…

Apologies for War

Appreciations of Sun Tzu Bibliography Apologies for War Accustomed as we are to think of China as the greatest peace-loving nation on earth, we are in some danger of forgetting that her…