Richard III of England

future colonials were living in New England still under the British rule. The people were ruled by King George the III from about 1760 to 1783. The British people were started to get upset about the new kings policies and acts he would put into place. Around the early 1770s he passed a tax on tea. The people were very upset and decided to rebel by throwing all of the imported tea into the Boston Harbor. Soon the Americans became so upset with the monarchy in England they began a revolt which…

The Spark The conflict that sparked the American Revolution was the Treaty of Paris that was written in 1763 to officially state that Britain had won the French and Indian War. This treaty awarded Great Britain the backcountry and the Ohio River Valley. The Treaty of Paris made the British government feel that they were entitled to the land east of the Mississippi River, not the colonists, once pioneers, who had endured the ninety-one-year war. The point where the fight for independence…

His plentiful accomplishments include, earning the title of Earl of Pembroke, the bodyguard for Eleanor of Aquitaine and the young King Henry the Third, producing legendary results at tournaments, and serving four kings, Henry II, Richard, John, and Henry III (Jones). He was documented at major tournaments, such as the tournament at Lagny-sur-Marne. “…But the Marshal hounded…

"The Consequences of Our Convictions and Actions” in Antigone and Hamlet I. Antigone A. "Sophocles." Dictionary Of World Biography: The Ancient World (Sienkewicz) Sophocles was born about 496 B.C. in Colonus, a suburb just outside Athens, Greece. He was born into a wealthy family and was well educated in poetry, music, and dancing. His family status and his education prepared him to play important roles in the Athenian society. At the age of fifteen, he was selected to lead the boys’…

William Shakespeare (usually referred to as just “Shakespeare”) is undoubtedly the most famous playwright in history. His works are usually required reading in high schools, and college english classes as well. Almost everyone recognizes his name when it’s mentioned and knows at least one quote from one of his works. He is known worldwide for his plays especially, which are so special because of his ability to convey the inner workings of the human mind and emotion. His writings have lasted for…

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while other tribes rejected them entirely (Calloway 4). It is not possible to understand the history of the United States without acknowledging the “very long history, cultural diversity, and enduring presence of America’s indigenous peoples (Calloway iii). They were the ones that first…

Slave revolts were common throughout the 1700s, and even beyond that time frame. Many slaves revolted in retaliation against their masters. Many slave owners often live in fear, due to the uprising of slave revolts. It was also understandable why many slaves revolted in the first place. The slaves were taken away from their homes and traded off, without a say in the matter. Many of them that were brought over on slave ships died during the voyage to American, because of lack of proper nutrients…

socioeconomic factors, these factors led to a series rebellions breaking out in the years 1506 to 1603. In the years 1506 to 1536 as there were no rebellions due to the stability of the country. This was due to the fact that Henry Tudor defeated Richard III at the battle of Bosworth which brought an end to the Wars of the Roses which had been the cause of Britain’s instability. In 1509 when Henry VIII became king no rebellions broke out as everyone was Catholic so there were no opposing views.…