Today in History: Treaty of Paris Signed, Formally Ending War for Independence
Today in history, on September 3 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, formally ending the American War for Independence the next year. In 1781, a major victory was scored over the British at Yorktown by Continental Army commander George Washington, with considerable...
What Do We Mean By “States’ Rights?”
You’ll often hear the term “states’ rights” thrown around. When I use that term (and I really don’t like to) somebody will invariably respond, “States can’t have rights. Only people have rights.” You know what?...
The Resurgent States of America
The “United States of America” has become a misnomer. In 1776, the words “state” and “nation” were synonyms. The USA could have been named “The United Nations of America,” or the UNA. After pushing the British off their...