July 2019

Dunlap Declaration of Independence; declaration by the representatives of the United States of America

Where Is the “Real” Declaration of Independence?

On July 4, Americans celebrate Independence Day. On this date in 1776, the American colonies declared their freedom from Great Britain in the Declaration of Independence. This document, along with the Constitution and the Bill … Read more

Supreme Court Makes Final Rulings of Term

You’ve learned that United States laws are based upon the United States Constitution. But what happens when people disagree about what the Constitution means? That is where the Supreme Court comes in. The Supreme Court … Read more

Ways the United States Women’s World Cup Team Is Fighting for Equality

This summer, between June 7 and July 7, the United States Women’s World Cup Team will compete to be the best on the soccer field at the Women’s World Cup. Off the soccer field, the … Read more