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This draft of the Albany Plan of Union was called "Short Hints towards a Scheme for a General Union of the British Colonies on the Continent" and was produced by the Albany Congress Committee on the date of June 28, 1754. This is the original text.

The Albany Plan of Union was approved by the Albany Congress Committee on the date of July 10, 1754. This is the original text.

The Battle of Aldie was fought between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America on June 17, 1863. The outcome of the battle was inconclusive.

William Alexander was a Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He rose to prominence for his brave defense of the American retreat at the Battle of Long Island and helped expose the Conway Cabal. He referred to himself as the Right Honorable William, Earl of Stirling, or Lord Stirling, because he believed he was the rightful heir to Earldom of Stirling in Scotland.

The Alien and Sedition Acts (1798) were four laws passed by the Federalist-controlled Congress and signed by President John Adams intended to reduce foreign influence in the United States and public criticism of the government. However, the laws were controversial and contributed to the rise of the Democratic-Republican Party to power in 1800.

Facts about the Alien and Sedition Acts, including dates, participants, the impact, and more interesting details you might not know. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the laws and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

Ethan Allen was a Revolutionary War hero, and leader of the Green Mountain Boys. He was also a key figure in the push for independence and statehood for Vermont.

The Battle of Amelia Springs took place in Amelia County, Virginia on April 5 - 6, 1865, during the Appomattox Campaign.

Amelia Springs Battle facts, including dates, location, casualties, leaders, who won, and more interesting facts you might not know. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the battle and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

The American System was an economic plan devised by Henry Clay that was intended to create a national economy. Although moderately successful, it is also famous for contributing to the sectional divide between the North and South leading up to the Civil War.

The Anaconda Plan was General Winfield Scott's strategy to slowly strangle the southern rebellion by blockading southern seaports and seizing control of the Mississippi River.

Robert Anderson was the commander of Fort Sumter during the battle that started the American Civil War. He also served as commander of the Department of the Cumberland in 1861.

Key facts about Robert Anderson who commanded Fort Sumter during the engagement that started the American Civil War.

Major John André was a British officer during the American Revolutionary War. He participated in several important battles during the Philadelphia Campaign and became head of the British Secret Service. He is most well known for the role he played in Benedict Arnold's scheme to turn West Point over to the British.

Susan B. Anthony is frequently recognized as the most influential leader in the struggle for women's suffrage in America.