Middle Colonies

America, the country people flee to. The country where thousands risk their lives to come, where your background doesn’t matter. America is the land of the free and the home of the brave, but are we really that free and all that brave? People may define America with that phrase, but that phrase may not actually define America. America allows their citizens certain ascertainable rights, the rights people are willing to fight for. The process through which these rights were obtained come from many…

The Boston Tea Party: What would have happened if it had never taken place? What would have happened if the colonists had never thrown the tea overboard?. On the night of December 16, 1773, three hundred forty-two chests of tea were thrown overboard into the Boston Harbor by Samuel Adams and The Sons of Liberty. They did this with the intention of having one goal in mind, meaning no more taxes. Since the Boston Tea Party was one of the biggest events that led up to the American Revolution, one…

Ocean. Jacques Cartier boarded upon one of three journeys to explore the St. Lawrence River and the coast of Newfoundland In 1534. Cartier was also responsible for finding a northwest route linking between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. Numerous colonies were created by the French in America in places such as Parris Island, S.C., Saint Croix Island, Maine, Fort St. Louis, Texas and what is now Jacksonville, Fla. The forts and settlements established in America by the French became one of the…

In 1763-1775 there were thirteen colonies, and then there was Great Britain which was the mother country. There was a debate between Great Britain and the thirteen colonies on whether or not Great Britain's Parliament could make laws for the thirteen colonies. Great Britain believes without any further questions that they should be able to do so. The thirteen colonies know that they belong to Great Britain. They weren't really trying to make such a dispute out of the whole situation. "We all…

The Causes and Effects of the War of 1812 After becoming independent from Britain, America had to fend for itself without any assistance. A primary issue that the Americans would face in their new freedom would be defending themselves from older, bigger countries. These countries had resources, militaries, and navies that were much more vast and impressive in comparison to those of the Americans. Of these countries, the biggest threat to the Americas were Britain. Britain took many steps to…

The Constitution, ratified in 1787, gave the nation a significant structure for the three branches and laws of the United States government. The Constitution and the Bill of rights helped the United states achieve its goal of freedom, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The Bill of Rights, also known as the first ten amendments of the Constitution, allow the citizens basic legal rights.These rights appear everyday in basic life: they are in headlines of the newspaper, petitions, and in…

is based on the fact that the people were shaping the colony, not a king or an assigned ruler. When the Quakers from New England…

Upper Canada had an outdated colonial system government, land grievances and transportation problems. However Lower Canada was experiencing the termination of the French culture, land problems and lack of power within the community. Although both colonies had reasonable reasons for rebellion, their actions were fueled by different causes. Citizens of Upper Canada joined the rebellion due to the outdated colonial system of government, land problems and transportation difficulties.The governor…

really justify this claim? During the early 19th century, America had seen hope, independence, and freedom. In fact, the “Declaration of Independence” epitomizes all three of these aspects. The “Declaration of Independence” granted the 13 original colonies freedom from Great Britain. So yes, in general, people believe that America justifies the claim that it is the “land of the free and the home of the brave.” However, not everyone can vouch for America’s fortunes. Specifically, women felt…

"It is a common observation here that our cause is the cause of all mankind, and that we are fighting for their liberty in defending our own."(Franklin) The U.S. was not the only country fighting the British during the Revolution. They had several allied countries that helped them obtain the victory such as, France, Spain, and Holland. The British during the war had the most powerful military in the world. British military was well trained and well organized in battle. Britain overall had a…