On July 4th, 1776, the United States declared its independence from Britain, a monumental move that many at the time thought was a bad idea. The new book, “Resisting Independence” by Fresno State history professor Brad Jones, explores the reasons why British loyalism deepened for some following the War of …
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The world has been watching the play-by-play of Catalonia’s bid for independence from Spain, but one group is tuning in more closely than most: California secessionists. The California Freedom Coalition, … Click to Continue »
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The world has been watching the play-by-play of Catalonia’s bid for independence from Spain, but one group is tuning in more closely than most: California secessionists. The California Freedom Coalition, … Click to Continue »
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Playhouse Merced and Merced Theatre team for the musical “1776” It revolves around the events leading up to America’s independence It’s become a musical theater classic … Click to Continue »
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Louisiana lawmakers consider legislation requiring daily recital in schools State House passes bill 70-23, moves to State Senate Black legislators sought to add Martin Luther King Jr. speech to requirement … Click to Continue »
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