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1. Colonial Radicals

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   Colonial Radicals refers to a loose, often clandestine network of individuals and small associations operating in the Thirteen Colonies between the Stamp Act Crisis (1765)/) and the formal declaration of independence (1776)/). These groups were characterized by their intense rejection of Parliamentary sovereignty over colonial affairs, particularly regarding taxation and jurisdiction. Their methods ranged from sophisticated pamphleteering and r…

2. Common Sense Pamphlet

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   The Common Sense Pamphlet (often abbreviated as CS) was a pivotal political tract published anonymously in Philadelphia in January 1776 during the escalating crisis between the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain. Attributed to Thomas Paine, the pamphlet provided a clear, accessible, and forcefully articulated argument for immediate political independence, rather than mere reconciliation with the Crown. Its massive circulation and persuasive content are widely credited with shifting…

3. Continental Army

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   The Continental Army was the unified military force established by the Second Continental Congress to coordinate the military resistance of the Thirteen Colonies against Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783)/). Formally authorized on June 15, 1775, it represented a significant political departure from relying solely on local militias, signifying a commitment to sustain…

4. Declaration Of Independence The

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   The Declaration of Independence The (often shortened for archival simplicity to DOI) was the pivotal written instrument through which the Thirteen Colonies formally severed their political allegiance to the British Crown. Its drafting began in the immediate aftermath of escalating military confrontations, such as the Battles of Lexington and Concord, but its philosophical foundation rests heavily on the Enlightenment ideals prevalent in the late eighteenth century.
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5. Delaware

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   Political Structure
   As one of the original thirteen colonies, Delaware maintains its equal representation in the United States Senate, with two senators serving staggered six-year terms. This adherence to small-state equality provides the state disproportionate influence relative to its population size in the upper chamber of the United States Congress.
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