American Revolution Series: Declaration of Independance & the Constitution

The building blocks of a new world demoracy in America were laid during the American Revolution. In continuation of our series, we have attempted to answer some key questions and provide some facts about the Declaration of Independance and the Constitution of the United Stated of America.

Drafting and Signing of Declaration
Who drafted the Declaration of Independence? What was the inspiration in drafting the Declaration? When was the Declaration of Independence signed? Read more

Declaration of Independence
Why was the Declaration of Independence adopted? When was the Declaration of Independence signed and drafted? What were the main ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence? What was the impact of Declaration of Independence? Read more

Constitution of United States of America
When was the US Constitution first drafted? How did the Revolutionary War affect the constitution? When was the new Constitution signed and ratified? What was the Bill of Rights? Read more

Interesting quote from the period:

“The distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, New Englanders are no more. I AM NOT A VIRGINIAN, BUT AN AMERICAN!” – Patrick Henry

Your Comments?
In our ongoing American Revolution series, our team is working on creating insightful resources on the period, to create an online legacy. Feel free to let us know in comments, tweets or facebook wall updates about what you’d like to see in this series, we will be sure to include your requests.

cheers

Ash Chopra
MapsofWorld.com

Part 2: The Role of Women (American Revolution Series)

In continuation of our research and development on the American Revolution, we’re digging deeper and exploring the role of women. It is inspiring to read the stories and facts which come out of a Revolution. We’ve written in detail about three great women of the time. What’s interesting are the quotes we discover. One quote I loved which is so relevant today:

Democratic principles are the result of equality of condition. – Mercy Otis Warren

Find below an insight into the lives of three great women of the American Revolution:

• The legend of Molly Pitcher
• Who was Mercy Otis Warren?
• Phillis Wheatley, the first published black poet in those times.

As we continue our journey through the American Revolution, we will add more interesting, insightful nuggets of information. Read on 🙂

– Ash Chopra
MapsofWorld.com

Journey through the American Revolution: The Role of Women, Part 1

We’ve been working on our ongoing research and development on the American Revolution. Our focus is to understand and showcase the American Revolution resources. It was interesting to learn more about the role of women during the movement. One quote which I particularly loved:

“I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.” – Martha Washington

In continuation of our theme, here are three new resources on the American Revolution:

• Women in American Revolution: An Overview
• Who was Martha Washington?
• What is Abigail Adams remembered for?

As we journey through the period, we would be adding more to the resource pool, to touch base with the past, the learning and lessons.

Ash Chopra
MapsofWorld.com