History of the Americas

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Townshend Acts: Imposing New Taxes on American Colonies that fuelled Revolutionary Resistance.

Townshend Acts Taxed glass, paper, lead, and tea imported to the colonies ( Silver or gold) & Suspended New York’s assembly until they agreed to house British...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding Writs of Assistance: Their Impact in the American Revolution

Writs of Assistance Gave British officers permission to search any building for any reason Writs of assistance were legal documents that allowed British officers to search colonial...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Stamp Act of 1765: Overview and Impact on the American Colonies

Stamp Act (1765) Required colonist to purchase special stamped paper for legal documents, printed items The Stamp Act of 1765 was a tax imposed by the British...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Sons of Liberty: A Revolutionary Organization that Sparked American Independence

The Sons of Liberty often use violence to intimidate any merchant or royal officer who might otherwise obey the British laws. (Responsible for Boston Tea Party) The...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Forgotten Legacy of the Daughters of Liberty: Women Pioneering Resistance Towards British Tyranny in America

The Daughters of Liberty begin to make American made products in response to the British acts/taxes. The Daughters of Liberty were a group of women organized in...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Seven Years’ War: Global Conflict for Economic and Political Dominance in North America

Seven Years’ (French and Indian) War fought between the colonies of British America and New France, with both sides supported by military units from their parent countries...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

No Taxation Without Representation: The History, Significance and Modern Relevance

“No Taxation Without Representation.” a phrase, generally attributed to James Otis about 1761, that reflected the resentment of American colonists at being taxed by a British Parliament...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Uncovering the Age of Reason: Understanding the significant impact of the Enlightenment on Western civilization

Enlightenment a philosophical movement which dominated the world of ideas in Europe in the 18th century. The Enlightenment included a range of ideas centered on reason as...