On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as ...

It was 1775 and tensions were rising between Great Britain and the 13 colonies of North American, led by George Washington.

Among other accomplishments, Rind published a fierce defense of the rights of the American Colonies by Thomas Jefferson—a pamphlet that is widely viewed as a predecessor to the Declaration of ...