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Religious freedom protects more than the ability to practice a faith. Explore how freedom of conscience developed in America, what the First Amendment protects, and why these constitutional principles matter for people with many different beliefs.

From 1804 to 1806, the Corps of Discovery traveled thousands of miles across the North American West. Learn why Thomas Jefferson supported the expedition, how Sacagawea contributed to the journey, and what Lewis and Clark documented along the way.

Adopted on July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence announced the colonies' break from Great Britain and presented enduring ideas about rights, equality, and government by consent. Explore what the document said, the contradictions surrounding its promises, and why its influence reached far beyond the American Revolution.

In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase nearly doubled the size of the United States. Explore why the deal happened, how Thomas Jefferson handled its constitutional questions, and how the new territory changed the nation.

Who were the Founding Fathers, and why does their legacy still matter today? Explore the extraordinary men who risked everything to build a nation founded on liberty, faith, and the enduring principles of freedom.