Articles of Confederation vs. the Constitution

This chart shows you the differences between the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution.

First Federal Congress Project

Learn about the history of the First Federal Congress (1789-1791) on this Web site maintained by George Washington University, Washington D.C.

Forming a More Perfect Union

This site contains information and resources on the United States During its early years.

Journals of the Continental Congress

From the United States Library of Congress Web site, take a look at 34 volumes of the journal of the Continental Congress.

The Missing 13th Amendment

This article, by Jol A. Silversmith, discusses the so called missing 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution. It is well researched and annotated.

The Seven Principles of Liberty

Learn what the seven principles of Liberty are and why they are important in this article by J. David Gowdy.

British Prime Ministers

This section of Britannia.com has biographical information of all the Prime Ministers of British history. It also includes a listing of their accomplishments and contributions to England's rich history.

Center for Study of the Presidency

Learn about the United States Presidency, government and politics at this Web site.

Portraits of the Presidents and First Ladies

This Web site by the United States Library Library of Congress contains portraits of the Presidents and the First Ladies.

British American Diplomacy

Resources, treaties and information on British American Relations from the Avalon Project.

Diplomacy of the American Revolution

Learn about the Diplomatic history of the American Revolution to the beginnings of the United States.

Office of the Historian

This is the Website for the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Historian.  Here you will find historical information about the United States Department of State and history of United States diplomatic history.

Franco-American Diplomacy

The Avalon Project contains information, treaties and documents of Franco American relations from 1778 to 1843.

Spanish American Diplomacy

Resources and information, including treaties between the United States and Spain can be found at The Avalon Project.

Talleyrand and the Congress of Vienna

Read this informative article by Rosemary Beard that discusses Talleyrand and his contributions to diplomacy.

Adam's Account of the XYZ Affair

Learn about the XYZ Affair from the viewpoint of John Adams in his report before the United States Congress.

Colonial Reaction to the Stamp Act

Learn about the reaction of the colonies towards this act of British Parliament. "No taxation without Representation".

Hamilton Conspiracy

During the winter of 1792-93, Congress was investigating financial dealings of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury. Read about this "conspiracy" here.

History of Political Cartoons

Everyone who has read a newspaper has seen political cartoons. In this brief history you will learn how the political cartoon began and how it evolved. This is part I of a two part series on the subject by Dan Backer.

Masonic Foundations of the U.S.

Learn about Masons in America and what their intentions were for the young nation from this site maintained by the Watch Unto Prayer Ministry.

Political Justice by Godwin

Read this English political philosophers view of the political systems of the day.

Reflections on The Revolution in France

Burkes reflections on the French Revolution. An essay in which he advocates caution and prudence.

Washington's Advice

Read the sound advice of George Washington on how to keep America's independence and freedom.

The Rights of British America

This is a summary written by Thomas Jefferson on the Colonists rights as Englishmen, written during the Revolutionary period of American history.

Plan for Laying Out Towns

Read about Granville Sharp's plan of urban development, a great way to understand how towns were layed out. Prepared by ProfessorJohn W. Reps of Cornell University.

The Barbary Powers Treaties

Read the Treaty of peace between the United States and the Barbary Powers 1786-1836, from the Avalon Project

The Greenville Treaty

This is the treaty after the Fallen Timbers battle, in American history. This was one of many battles with the American Indians.

The Jay Treaty 1794

From the Yale Avalon project, read the treaty that helped create the two party system in America and set the stage for the XYZ Affair in 1797.

Louisiana Purchase Treaty

Read the Louisiana Purchase treaty here.  This treaty expanded American territory greatly.

Prussian American Treaty of Commerce

Read the Treaty of Commerce between Prussia and the United States 1785 from The Avalon Project.

Treaty of Friendship, etc. with Spain

From the Yale Avalon Project, you can read the treaty of 1795 between the United States and Spain.

(Potus) Presidents of the United States

In this resource you will find background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents. Links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites are also included.