History of the Thirteen Colonies

Before the American Revolution really kicked off, all the colonists from different social classes had to become angry. This soon happened as the majority of the people, including the middle class, became increasingly displeased about the mounting taxation, giving rise to the popular phrase, “no taxation without representation,” coined by Jonathan Mayhew. Mayhew was a minister in Boston, Massachusetts, who like Washington and many other notable figures, greatly opposed the Stamp Act. In a fashion…

The British believed in something called virtual representation; meaning that members of the Parliament virtually represented all parts of the empire, rather than representing the interests of a specific district or region. Thus, meaning that the colonies are being represented in…

first permanent English colony in America was established in Jamestown, where slavery would later become prevalent. After the arrival of the Puritans in America, the idea of freedom began to play a role in colonial life. During the Enlightenment Era, the concepts of liberty and human rights gained popularity in American political culture. By the Revolutionary Era, freedom and liberty had become defining factors in American identity. It is one of the greatest ironies in history that during this…

Mid-term Essay on The American Revolution “Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness The American Revolution started in 1765 and was one of the most influential times in the history of the Americas. England had taxed colonist long before the Revolution but it was the placement of higher taxes and taxes on goods not taxed in the past that contributed to the upheaval. The imposition of taxes was only a small portion of the reason why the Revolutionists chose to overthrow British rule. Cultural…

The “Great” Change “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness”. The Declaration of Independence brought forth problems between the American Colonies and Great Britain. The first continental congress met in 1774 to discuss and write complaints about how Britain was treating the American Colonies. The way that they were being governed was unfair and unjust so the created the declaration. In response to these problems the Constitution was ratified on June 21, 1788. “For quartering large…

In 1775, with hopes of gaining their independence from Britain, 13 American colonies started the War for America. From 1775-1783, brave Americans risked their lives to ensure the freedoms we have today. Even though the war had started, in order to ensure their independence, the 13 colonies had to win the war. Colonial victory occurred not only because of the will to fight, but because of geography, the southern strategy, and most importantly, the foreign factors, France and the Dutch.…

The accepted belief was that everyone living in the colonies should be aware of their place, and this was no different in the household. Like slaves and indentured servants, children were supposed to show great respect to their superiors, or their parents. The patriarch of the family topped the miniature hierarchy…

as he shouted the words of God, wept with sorrow, and trembled with passion. He caused many people to convert even slaves and Native Americans. There was the New Light, which were preachers who set up their own schools and churches throughout the colonies. The Old Light, which were ministers who refused to accept the new style of worshipping. The conflicts between the New and Old Lights resulted in greater religious tolerance. With new denominations coming about it was made clear that there…

Despite having no power, army, or plan, the British colonies’ took their ideas and morals of freedom and just government onto the battlefield against the most powerful country, in which would transpire the most significant conflict of American history and cement the very foundation of American independence. The Revolutionary War was an armed clash that permanently terminated the political ties between the infuriated American colonies of North America and their homeland of Great Britain.…

Indentured servants that came into the new world faced many struggles. Firstly, they often faced a lack of sufficient food due to the small amounts that were provided to them or the inability to obtain the food. Also, they had risk of getting diseases like scurvy and others that make the body weak. Poverty was also a result of their work. Many indentured servants had hopes of money but often struggled to have clothing or buy things like alcohol. Also, indentured servants were often in danger of…