Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706 and died at the age of 84. He was a writer, an inventor, a scientist, and a diplomat. He was one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. He signed the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. One of his famous publications is the “Poor Richard’s Almanack” of 1759. Benjamin Franklin is various things by different individuals. For me, it is his support of the abolitionist movement and attitude towards slavery that is memorable. He was the owner of two slaves, but towards the 1780s started questioning the morality of slavery. In 1787 he became the president of the Pennsylvania abolitionist society. He even petitioned Congress to take action regarding
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Their goal was for everyone to be able to read the Bible on their own. This emphasis on education certainly benefits us today. Harvard College, one of the Ivy League Universities, was created by the Puritans and was the first college in America. It was named after John Harvard, a puritan from Boston.
Quartering Act The Quartering Act of 1765 was passed by the British parliament requiring colonial governments to cover the feeding and housing expenses of the British soldiers stationed in their colony. Possible accommodation areas stated in the act were barracks, inns, outbuildings, stables, uninhabited houses, and places that sold wine or alcohol. In order to cover these expenses, the colonial governments had to increase the taxes imposed on the people. The Quartering Act of 1765 has influenced American history as evidenced by the third amendment in the bill of rights. For the founding fathers, it was paramount to safeguard the liberty of home owners regarding the housing of soldiers. Under no circumstances, be it war or peace, would soldiers be housed in private homes without the consent of their owners.
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Those in the Northern part were more advanced and developed compared to those in the Southern part. Up until now, we are still enjoying the benefits of the iron industry in the form of railroads, subways, automobiles, and aircraft carriers.
Iroquois Nation The Iroquois nation was made up of six different Native American tribes namely: Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, and Tuscarora. During the French and Indian war, they sided with Britain. Their animosity towards France stemmed from the Beaver Wars of the 1620s which they lost. At the end of the war, they signed a peace treaty with France which lasted for 17 years. However, they still viewed France as the enemy and as such decided to join Britain in the war. The Iroquois nation had a unique custom whereby they raided their enemies and adopted the captives. It was their way of replacing those they lost during a war or enemy attack. They taught the captives their language and culture. Most of the captives were young men and women which made it easier for them to assimilate. Way before the advent of scientific research, their custom proved that young minds adapted and assimilated easily.
Their goal was for everyone to be able to read the Bible on their own. This emphasis on education certainly benefits us today. Harvard College, one of the Ivy League Universities, was created by the Puritans and was the first college in America. It was named after John Harvard, a puritan from Boston.
Quartering Act The Quartering Act of 1765 was passed by the British parliament requiring colonial governments to cover the feeding and housing expenses of the British soldiers stationed in their colony. Possible accommodation areas stated in the act were barracks, inns, outbuildings, stables, uninhabited houses, and places that sold wine or alcohol. In order to cover these expenses, the colonial governments had to increase the taxes imposed on the people. The Quartering Act of 1765 has influenced American history as evidenced by the third amendment in the bill of rights. For the founding fathers, it was paramount to safeguard the liberty of home owners regarding the housing of soldiers. Under no circumstances, be it war or peace, would soldiers be housed in private homes without the consent of their owners.
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Those in the Northern part were more advanced and developed compared to those in the Southern part. Up until now, we are still enjoying the benefits of the iron industry in the form of railroads, subways, automobiles, and aircraft carriers.
Iroquois Nation The Iroquois nation was made up of six different Native American tribes namely: Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, and Tuscarora. During the French and Indian war, they sided with Britain. Their animosity towards France stemmed from the Beaver Wars of the 1620s which they lost. At the end of the war, they signed a peace treaty with France which lasted for 17 years. However, they still viewed France as the enemy and as such decided to join Britain in the war. The Iroquois nation had a unique custom whereby they raided their enemies and adopted the captives. It was their way of replacing those they lost during a war or enemy attack. They taught the captives their language and culture. Most of the captives were young men and women which made it easier for them to assimilate. Way before the advent of scientific research, their custom proved that young minds adapted and assimilated easily.