Category Archives: Founding Fathers

Origins of the American Revolution

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Mustang

Introduction What most Americans know about their own country’s history is scarily nescient — although, to be fair, the fault for this lies at the feet of dismally educated teachers who offer their students the pablum of historical reinvention — … Continue reading →

Posted in Antiquity, British Colonies, Colonial America, Corruption, Founding Fathers, History, Massachusetts, New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Revolution | 6 Comments

A New England Man

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Mustang

Introduction In 1755, British colonists had a full plate: French soldiers and their Indian allies were killing British settlers, parliament was finding ways to increase everyone’s taxes, and the British monarch, who couldn’t speak English, was mentally ill.  Amazingly, there was … Continue reading →

Posted in American Frontier, American Indians, American Military, British Colonies, Colonial America, Feuds & Rivalries, Founding Fathers, History, Massachusetts, New England, New France, New Hampshire, New York, Pioneers, Politicians, Revolution, Vermont | 1 Comment

The Adams Family

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Mustang

But first, a word … History seeks order from chaos.  It is one discipline of several in the social sciences.  The study of history must confine itself to evaluating written records.  Whatever history exists before written records must be studied … Continue reading →

Posted in American Frontier, Bill of Rights, British Colonies, Colonial America, Founding Fathers, History, Outlaws, Politicians, Revolution, Society | 5 Comments

The Fifty-six

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Mustang

The fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor.  Who were these men, and what happened to them?  All of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were educated.  Some were lawyers and … Continue reading →

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The Devil in John Marshall

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Mustang

Introduction There was nothing easy in the process of creating a new country called the United States, but if we endeavor to understand that process, then it becomes more likely that we will better understand how we’ve arrived at our … Continue reading →

Posted in Bill of Rights, British Colonies, Colonial America, Corruption, Founding Fathers, History, Justice, The Constitution | 10 Comments