History of the Americas

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding the Intolerable Acts: The British Government’s Response to the Boston Tea Party and Its Impact on the American Colonies.

Intolerable Act series of laws passed in 1774 to punish Boston for the Tea Party The Intolerable Acts were a series of punitive measures imposed by the...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding the Key Provisions of the Justice Act: Promoting Equality and Fairness in the Criminal Justice System.

Justice Act Colonist accused of capital crimes would be sent to Britain for trial, juries no longer made up of peers The Justice Act is a law...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The American Revolution: A Historical Overview of the Fight for Independence in North America.

American Revolution This political revolution began with the Declaration of Independence in 1776 where American colonists sought to balance the power between government and the people and...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding Abolition: What it means and its significance in political discourse.

abolish cancel; put an end to “Abolish” means to completely do away with or put an end to something, usually a law, system, or practice. When something...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Impact of the French and Indian War: Territorial Control, Native American Allies, and the Start of the American Revolution

French and Indian War (1754-1763) War fought in the colonies between the English and the French for possession of the Ohio Valley area. The English won. The...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding the Albany Plan of Union: A Significant Moment in Colonial Government Unification and Its Impact on American Independence

Albany Plan of Union plan proposed by Benjamin Franklin in 1754 that aimed to unite the 13 colonies for trade, military, and other purposes; the plan was...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Treaty of Paris: Ending the American Revolutionary War with British Diplomacy.

Treaty of Paris agreement signed by British and American leaders that stated the United States of America was a free and independent contry The Treaty of Paris...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Petitions: The Power of Formal Written Requests for Change

petition A formal written requesting something that is submitted to an authority A petition is a formal, written request signed by multiple individuals that seeks to bring...