History of the Americas

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding the Disagreements between the Colonists and Parliament: Taxation, Representation, Self-Government, and Trade Policies

What did the colonists and Parliament disagree over? how the colonies should be governed. The colonists and Parliament disagreed over a number of issues leading up to...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Revolutionary Legacy of Thomas Jefferson: The Making of the United States Declaration of Independence

What document did Thomas Jefferson write Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson is known for his involvement in drafting and signing several important documents throughout his life, including...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Dunmore Proclamation and its impact on enslaved African Americans during the American Revolution

What were enslaved African Americans promised if they fought for the British? Freedom During the American Revolution, the British army made a proclamation known as the Dunmore...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding Loyalists: Their Reasons for Loyalty to the British Crown and Persecution during the American Revolution

Loyalists Remained loyal to Britain Loyalists were colonists in North America who remained loyal to the British crown during the American Revolution. They opposed the movement for...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding True Patriotism: Importance of preserving tradition and culture while respecting others

Patriots Colonists who wanted independence from Britain Patriots are individuals who show strong support for their country and its values, usually in times of crisis or conflict....

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

George Washington: The Role and Challenges of the Commander in Chief in the American Revolution

Commander in Chief of the Continental Army George Washington The Commander in Chief of the Continental Army was George Washington. He was appointed to this position in...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Paul Revere’s Ride: The Crucial Event that Marked the Beginning of the American Revolution

Rode to warn members of the General Assembly that the British were coming Jack Jouett The “ride to warn members of the General Assembly that the British...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Patrick Henry and his famous ‘Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death’ Speech

“Give me liberty or give me death” Patrick Henry “Give me liberty or give me death” is a famous quote attributed to Patrick Henry, a founding father...