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people should be able to protect themselves

If a criminal knows people are armed they are less likely to attack a house. Some training for storage and safety needs to be involved though

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Make Your Own Website

The Minuteman explains how you can make your own website like the Revolutionary War and Beyond website using SBI.

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The 2nd Amendment Applies To The States

Several other cases, for example Gitlow vs. New York, argue whether or not certain amendments apply to the state governments. Most of these cases

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The Prayer at Valley Forge by Arnold Friberg, George Washington at Valley Forge

The Prayer at Valley Forge by Arnold Friberg - learn about George Washington at Valley Forge during the hard winter of 1777-1778 during the American Revolution. Buy Arnold Friberg prints here.

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The Prayer at Valley Forge by Arnold Friberg - painting of George Washington at Valley Forge praying during the hard winter of 1777-1778 during the American Revolution. Buy Arnold Friberg prints here.

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Facts on Thomas Jefferson

Facts on Thomas Jefferson - Quick facts about Thomas Jefferson, writer of the Declaration of Independence and 3rd President of the United States.

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Ben Franklin Quotes

Ben Franklin Quotes from the Revolutionary War and Beyond. Quotes by Benjamin Franklin from his own letters, speeches and writings. Learn more about this Founder of America from his own words.

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Paul Revere Poem

Read the Paul Revere poem Paul Revere's Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - the poem that made Paul Revere a national folk hero and a household name for generations of Americans.

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Rachel Revere letter to Paul Revere - 1775

This letter from Rachel Revere, wife of Paul Revere, was delivered to the traitor Dr. Benjamin Church who gave it to British General Thomas Gage instead of sending it on to Paul Revere.

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Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

A personal account of the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere given by this national folk hero in a deposition to the Massachusetts Provincial Congress in their efforts to determine who fired the first shots at the Battle of Lexington.

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Paul Revere's Ride - personal account

This is a personal account of Paul Revere's Ride on the night of April 18, 1775. Paul Revere wanted the countryside of the approaching British troops on the night before the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired.

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Letter from Continental Congress to Oswald Eve - November 21, 1775

Congress sent this letter to Oswald Eve requesting that he help Paul Revere to establish a new gunpowder mill in New England to assist in the Revolutionary War against Great Britain.

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Paul Revere's Ride Map - April 18, 1775

Paul Revere's Ride Map - shows the route he took on his famous midnight ride on April 18, 1775 to warn the patriots in Lexington and Concord that the British were coming.

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Paul Revere's Ride

The poem Paul Revere's Ride contains many inaccuracies - Learn the truth about Paul Revere's midnight ride to Lexington and Concord that made this American hero into a household name.

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Facts on Paul Revere

This list of Facts on Paul Revere sheds light on his famous midnight ride and the personal life of this iconic American hero of the Revolutionary War.

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Make Your Own Website

The Minuteman explains how you can make your own website using SBI.

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George Washingtons First Inaugural Address - April 30, 1789

Read George Washingtons First Inaugural Address delivered to the First Congress at Federal Hall in New York City on April 30, 1789

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George Washington Farewell Address - September 19, 1796

Read the George Washington Farewell Address, published by newspapers around the country on September 19, 1789.

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Halifax Resolves - April 12, 1776

The Halifax Resolves were the first direction from an entire colony instructing its delegates to the Continental Congress to vote for independence from Great Britain.

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Declaration and Resolves - October 14, 1774

Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress details their grievances against King George III and Great Britain and tells of their future plans to unite in their efforts to resist them.

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Boston Port Act - March 31, 1774

The Boston Port Act blockaded Boston harbor in response to the Boston Tea Party, in which colonists threw British tea into the harbor to protest high taxes.

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7th Amendment

The 7th Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees the right to trial by jury in civil cases, learn about this important right with Revolutionary War and Beyond.

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Virginia Resolution - May 15, 1776

This Virginia Resolution ordered the Virginia delegates to propose a resolution that the united colonies ought to be free and independent States. It eventually led to the Declaration of Independence

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Thomas Jefferson's personal account of the Declaration of Independence - January 6, 1821

Read Thomas Jefferson's personal account of the events surrounding the Declaration of Independence. This account was written in 1821 as a part of the 2nd President's autobiography.

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Congress' response to King George's rejecting the Olive Branch Petition

After King George refused to receive the Olive Branch Petition, the Americans were deeply angered. Congress sent this response to him, but it didn't change the king's mind either.

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John Hancock letter to George Washington - July 6, 1776

Continental Congress President John Hancock sent this letter to General George Washington, instructing him to read the brand new Declaration of Independence to his troops, only 2 days after its approval.

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John Adams letter to James Warren - July 24, 1775

Captured John Adams letter to James Warren that revealed the Americans' continuing war preparations in spite of their Olive Branch Petition to King George expressing a desire for peace.

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Georgia Council of Safety Instructions to Lyman Hall, Button Gwinnett and George Walton - April 5, 1776

Text of the actual letter from Georgia Council of Safety instructing Lyman Hall, Button Gwinnett, George Walton - Signers of the Declaration of Independence

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Declaration of Independence Rough Draft

This is the text of the Declaration of Independence that was presented to Congress by Thomas Jefferson and the Committee of Five. Congress revised it and approved it on July 4, 1776.

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Declaration of Independence - Current holders list

List of current holders of Dunlap Broadside editions of the Declaration of Independence, the original printing of the document declaring American independence.

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A Summary View of the Rights of British America by Thomas Jefferson - 1774

Text of A Summary View of the Rights of British America by Thomas Jefferson - 1774, states the abuses suffered by the colonists in America and is a precursor of the Declaration of Independence.

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Quotes by George Washington

Quotes by George Washington from his own letters, diaries and speeches. Get into the mind of this Revolutionary War hero and get some wisdom!

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George Washington Famous Quotes

George Washington Famous Quotes. Read these inspirational quotes from this Revolutionary War hero from his own letters, diaries and speeches.

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Famous Quotes by George Washington

Famous Quotes by George Washington. From this Revolutionary war Hero's letters, diaries and speeches. Receive the wisdom of this great American Hero.

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George Washington Quotations

Great George Washington Quotations from his own speeches, letters and diaries. Delve into this Revolutionary War Hero's mind and thoughts in his own words.

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Need a George Washington Quote?

Do you need a George Washington Quote? Read these motivational quotes from this Revolutionary War Hero's letters, diaries and speeches.

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Need a George Washington Quote?

Looking for a George Washington Quote? Famous quotes from the letters, diaries and speeches of this Revolutionary War Hero.

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Need a George Washington Quote?

Find the George Washington Quote you need from his own diaries, letters and speeches. Find out what made this Revolutionary War hero tick in his own words.

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Need a George Washington Quote?

Find the George Washington Quote you need from his own speeches, letters and diaries. Learn what made this American Patriot tick from his own words.

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Need a George Washington Quote?

Need a George Washington Quote? These quotes are from his diaries, speeches and letters. Get into the mind of this great American patriot in his own words.

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Need a George Washington Quote?

Need a George Washington Quote? These quotes are from George Washington's personal letters, diaries and speeches and will get you into the mind of this first American President.

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George Washington Quotes

Read these George Washington Quotes from his own speeches, letters and diaries. Learn from his own life the principles and beliefs that made George Washington such a great man.

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George Washington Quotes

Read George Washington Quotes from his letters, speeches and diaries. Learn from daily events and circumstances in George Washington's own words.

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George Washington Quotes

George Washington Quotes. Read George Washington in his own words, from letters, diaries and speeches. Find out how our greatest Founding Father addressed the daily issues he faced.

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George Washington Quotes

Read some great George Washington Quotes from his letters, diaries, documents and speeches. George Washington shares his insight and opinions on dozens of issues in these quotes.

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George Washington Quotes

Read some great George Washington Quotes. These quotes are from Washington's letters, speeches, diaries, etc. Find out what George Washington thought about the issues of his day.

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Quotes by Thomas Jefferson

Find Quotes by Thomas Jefferson. Quotes are from his own letters, writings and speeches. Learn from the words of one of the greatest heros of the Revolutionary War.

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Need a Thomas Jefferson Quote?

Need a Thomas Jefferson Quote? These quotes are from his own letters, writings and speeches. Learn from Thomas Jefferson one of the great heroes of the Revolutionary War.

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A Thomas Jefferson Quote for you!

Looking for a Thomas Jefferson Quote? These motivational quotes are from Jefferson's own letters, writings and speeches. Learn from Thomas Jefferson, one of the great heros of the Revolutionary War.

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Thomas Jefferson Quotations

Thomas Jefferson Quotations. Read his own words in his letters, speeches and writings. Thomas Jefferson is one of the most revered Revolutionary War leaders. Learn from his own words.

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