Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Introduction to American Colonial History
Introductory article on American Colonial History in which the author takes a look at the first European settlers who made the voyage to America and addresses the essential question of who they were as people and hence, why they made...
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Native American Cultures: The Pre History of America
Article on pre-Columbian Native American history and culture, including discussion on the impact of the Europeans.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Virginia: The London Company
Article on the development and practices of the London Company, including discussion on the economy and resources in 17th Century colonial America.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Puritans of New England
A description of religious strife and factions in the 17th Century. Provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the Puritans, their life and culture, as they migrate to America and establish themselves in New England.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: New England Expands to New Colonies
Article with photographs on the expansion of the new England Colonies to include the Middle and Southern Colonies. Links to primary source documents.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Native American Cultures: Pre History of America
Brief article about Native American culture and history prior to European settlement and with arrival of Europeans.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Enlightenment in America
Article on the Age of Enlightenment or Reason in which political thought was transformed during the 18th Century.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Second Hundred Years War
Article detailing a series of wars known as The Second Hundred Years War. Covering time period from 1689 (War of the League of Augsburg) to 1763 (Seven Years' War).
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Overview of the American Revolution, 1763 1775
Article provides an overview of the Revolutionary period. The author looks at the legacy of the American Revolution, connecting past to present.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Albany Plan of Union
Text of plan of governance proposed by Benjamin Franklin to the delegates of the convention in 1754.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Philosophy of John Locke
Writings of philosopher John Locke on religious toleration, government and society from which students will gain an understanding of the underpinnings of American government.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Era of the American Revolution 1763 1783
Introductioon to the Era of the American Revolution, 1763-1783. The author discusses how the Revolution unfolded by weaving together events with new ways of thinking on the part of colonists.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The American Revolution: Background Events, 1761 1774
Article on the background events of the American Revolution in which the author raises pertinent questions such as about the inevitablility and justification of the Revolution.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The American Revolution 1775 1777
Article on the American Revolution between 1775-1777, beginning with a discussion summarizing events preceding the point of war to the move for independence. Link to primary source documents.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The American Revolution 1778 1783
Summary of ongoing events of the Revolutionary War from 1778 to the war ending with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Includes a brief discussion on diplomacy, government and women of the Revolution.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: George Washington: The Indispensable Man
Brief article on George Washington articulates why he is considered the "father of our country". With list of books for further reading.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Resolutions of the Stamp Act Congress, 1765
Primary source text of the Resolutions of the Stamp Act Congress, 1765 a document which argues against British Parliament Stamp Act.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies
Text of The Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies with which the Continental Congress declares independence from Britain. Original wording.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Common Sense, Thomas Paine, 1776
Excerpts from Thomas Paine's Common Sense, in which Paine makes a powerful case for American independence.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Virginia Bill of Rights
Primary source document establishing a basis and foundation of early American government. This document, adopted in Virginia and drafted by George Mason and Patrick Henry, precedes the Congressional call for independence.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: America Under the Articles of Confederation: 1783 1789
Article provides an overview of America under the Articles of Confederation between 1783 and 1789. The author discusses economic, political and social aspects within the context of a newly developing idea of a Republic.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Constitutional Government
Article outlining the events which ultimately led to the development and ratification of the U.S. Constitution. The author explains the components of the Constitution and how those pieces were debated and agreed upon.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Keys to Understanding the Constitution
Article for students will help them to understand the important points of the Constitution. Discussion on the preamble, amendments, amendment process, voting, laws and the powers and limitations of government.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The New Republic: The United States, 1789 1800
Article discussing the particular events of post-Revolutionary America, 1789-1800, and how they shaped the era of the New Republic. The author covers the first presidency, the emergent party system and foregin affairs.