The 2026 Bicentennial of the American Revolution prompts a re-examination of its complexities, delving into five key historical debates that continue to challenge and enrich our understanding of the nation's founding.

By 1787, the Articles of Confederation, America's first constitution, demonstrated three critical flaws: a weak central government, economic disarray, and an inability to enforce laws, paving the way for the Constitutional Convention.

The path from Jamestown's founding to the American Revolution in 1776 was paved by six critical colonial grievances against British rule, encompassing economic exploitation, political disenfranchisement, and fundamental rights.