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United States · United StatesEighteenth-century America was predominantly Protestant, and the Thirteen Colonies suffered from a virulent strain of anti-Catholicism. Despite this, the mostly-Protestant Founding Fathers, while being greatly inspired by their Protestant English forebears, were greatly inspired by Catholic thinkers as well. The United States was not established as a Christian country, with American diplomats asserting in 1797: […] The post “In the Cause of Amer…Read Article
“In the Cause of American Liberty:” Catholic Contributions to Independence - Journal of the American Revolution

British Columbia · British ColumbiaThe pivotal military events that transpired in the northern theatre of war during the American Revolution are well known. A chronological list of the main ones would include: the failed American invasion of Canada in 1775-76; the British naval victory on Lake Champlain at the Battle of Valcour Island in 1776; the decisive American victory […] The post Fires and Explosions at Fort St. John’s in 1780 appeared first on Journal of the American Revol…Read Article
Fires and Explosions at Fort St. John’s in 1780 - Journal of the American Revolution

North Carolina · North CarolinaBy March 1782 Loyalist Col. David Fanning had been a thorn in the side of Patriot forces for some time. Fanning’s perpetually violent methods were well known to Patriots throughout North Carolina, as was his desire to visit retribution upon previous foes. But the story of one of his most infamous raids for that revenge […] The post The Complicated History of David Fanning’s Murderous 1782 Bloody Sabbath Raid appeared first on Journal of the Amer…Read Article