As winter gave way to spring in 1776, momentum toward independence steadily increased across the colonies. The change of season brought more than warmer weather—it marked a shift in mindset. While open war had already begun, spring became a period of deliberate preparation, as colonists moved from questioning British authority to actively planning how self-rule…
The American Revolution did not erupt overnight. It was the result of a long and complicated journey shaped by growing frustration, broken trust, and repeated attempts at peaceful reform. For many years, the American colonists still considered themselves loyal subjects of the British Crown. They did not initially seek independence. Instead, they hoped their voices…
