New Haven, Connecticut

Revolution was a political conflict where colonists in new American colonies fought against English authority, and founded their own country, the United States of America. Being continents apart, colonial America and Britain were very different and required new ways of life. America was seen as a safe haven for anyone and everyone. Religious toleration and new economic opportunities were a big part of its rise. New lifestyles were made and new laws and systems were beginning to form. Soon…

Compelling Question: What steps would you take to stop the Sugar Act? What steps would you take to show frustration over a new law? II. Disciplinary Concepts and Tools: American History – Causes of the American Revolution III. Evaluating Sources and Using Evidence: Students will use an excerpt from the Sugar Act to interpret the document and understand the main argument for…

Mark Twain's minor characters point out societal problems during the 1840’s. When introduced to Boggs and Sherburn the reader experiences true southern justice. Sherburn shot Boggs in the middle of the street in broad daylight. This example of southern justice precedes a mob going to Sherburn’s house to lynch him. Sherburn tells the mob the truth that the people there to lynch him are cowards. He makes a point to say that juries in court will not give the death penalty for fear of their own…

The government of the United States is one of the many aspects that make it unique when compared to other great nations. The historical events and individuals that created it, are seen as heroes in modern day society. Among these historical figures are the infamous Founding Fathers if the United States. The term Founding Fathers often refers to the individuals of the Thirteen British Colonies who led the American Revolution against the British Crown (England). An abundance of factors…

Originally political parties were seen as skeptical by our Founding Fathers and therefore opposed. However, today our government has political parties. Political parties attempt to gain control of the government and influence its decisions. The two most influential parties in the American Government are the Republican and Democratic Party. These two parties have very contrasting beliefs. Democrats believe in “the need for intervention by government in the form of more and bigger programs” and…

For the most part, this house is known as the oldest house in Connecticut built in 1639 by Henry Whitfield. The geography location of this house is located in Connecticut built during the Colonial times and is known as one of four stone house built by the newly arrived English colonists (The Henry Whitfield, 2007). Therefore, the family that owned this house was a town leader where they conducted the colonial affairs. In the beginning, the location was the crucial factor in the growth and…

their public officials. They even give their opinion on certain matters in town hall meetings. Education was a very important necessity as more and more schools were established within the colonies. Most schools, however, were built more toward the New England colonies. At first, boys were the only ones allowed to go to school. Eventually, young girls were given the right to go to school. If one wanted to go to public school, they could locally if their town had more than fifty households.…

From the very beginning of American history to the current day United States, equal opportunity has evolved to further incorporate more and more groups of people. With every step in the right path, there also seemed to be a backstep and vice versa. Starting from the beginning, the first major era in the American past was the Colonization and Settlement Period, approximately 1607-1750. During which settlers broke away from Britain but became confined within their villages and towns. The next era…

At the University of Connecticut, located in Storrs, Connecticut, all first-year students are required to live on campus. The University provides several housing options, including thematic communities like Honors Program housing or Business Connections Learning Community housing, gender-inclusive housing, and standard co-educational, non-thematic options. Regardless of a student’s housing selection, the student will live in a community that is maintained by Resident Assistants. Depending on the…

New York was a Dutch colony that was located in a geographically advantageous area for trade and shipbuilding. However, the Virginia colony was initially a joint-stock company with self-government, and was later made a royal British colony. The fertile…