Milestone Historic Events in Early American History

Documents representing milestone events in 18th century America are presented here in their original formats as they actually appeared in the 1700s. This digital display of original documents allows us to examine significant historical artifacts exactly as early Americans saw them in their newspapers, magazines, books and pamphlets.

Please click on your choice of selections:

• The Naturalization Act of 1795
• The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798
• The Treaty of San Lorenzo (The Pinckney Treaty)
• The Whiskey Rebellion
• Proclamation of Neutrality
• The Treaty of Greenville
• Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"
• The Non-Importation Agreement
• The Articles of Confederation
• George Washington's Journal
• The Louisiana Purchase Treaty
• The Newburgh Address
• The Declaration of Arms
• The Paris Peace Treaty of 1783
• Letter of Transmittal of the U.S. Constitution
• Declaration of Rights
• Jay's Treaty
• The Northwest Ordinance
• Washington's Farewell Address