Royal Navy

In the direct aftermath of Blackbeard’s blockade, the colonists were quick to request aid. In a letter to the Board of Trade and Plantations in June of 1718 the colonies’ representative wrote that, “the unspeakable calamity this poor province suffers from pyrats obliges me to inform your lordships of it in order that his Majestie know it and be induced to afford us the assistance of a frigate or two to cruise hereabouts upon them for we are continually alarmed and our ships taken to the utter…

From the 18th century to part of the 19th century, the nation of China had a great sense of pride as well as dislike for outsiders. The dislike of foreigners stemmed from the belief that China was the most superior culture in existence. Chinese culture was based off of Confucian theory at the time. This directly influenced the events leading up to the First Opium War. Once western traders arrived in China for the first time, foreign ideas infiltrated China and began to change the ways of life.…

by the British, as it was one of the first ways in which America was dragged into the conflict between Britain and France. It was also a threat to the American citizens, as those who were kidnapped by the British were forced to be a part of the Royal Navy and would often die for it. The illegal blockades, as stated by Madison himself in the "Special Message to Congress on the Foreign Policy Crisis" from June 1, 1812, caused America great distress because "our [American] commerce [had] been…

The War of 1812, otherwise known as " The second war for independence" began after the American Revolution. Although the events that occured esentially created the well known anthem,The Star Spangled Banner, the War is one of the smaller known historic wars. The Americans started The War of 1812. There had been a lot of tension between the two powers involved, Britain and the United States. There were numerous reasons the Americans had to drive them to the break of war. Some main reasons…

A little 50 gunned ship of the British Royal Navy sets sail to its colonies in the Americas. But with stories of the legendary sea creature going around the ship, and crew members worrying that they might encounter the beast. Capt. Alger tells the origin of the legendary sea creature. And how to kill it. Capt. Alger: How many days do you think we've been on these waters. Capt. Aldrich: To many. Capt. Alger: When we get to the colonies, I’m gonna have some local tea. Capt. Aldrich: If we…

1776 by David McCullough gives the reader a well rounded perspective about what was happening in both Washington’s Army and Howe’s army, showing that there are always two sides to a story. The book changes the point of view every few chapters. It is more focused on the military aspects and tactics. We learn about King George and what he thought about the colonies. The King anounces to parliament that England was going war to fight the rebellion in the colonies. There was some debate in…

forbidding the signing of the "no opium trade" bond. The captain negotiated with the governor of Canton and hoped that all British ships could drop off their goods at Chuenpee. Fighting commenced on 3 November 1839, when a second British ship, the Royal Saxon, endeavoured to sail to…

The war of 1812 was named for one year but nearly took three to fight. This war played a crucial role in establishing America’s direction and identity in the world. According to Historian Christopher George, The War of 1812 is important because it gave the United States a new standing in the world. This war led America to gain a chance to make a statement and prove that they truly were independent. This war was a test of the nation’s endurance and unity. On June 1st, Madison became the first…

selling to other purchasers. Luckily, this legislation was able to be disregarded by the colonists, as they controlled the land in the colonies. In order to finally get the colonists to agree to this legislature, above market prices were guaranteed for navy white pines, increasing British control in the colonies once more. While this was complex, it did show a level of respect from the colonists towards the British Empire. Respect was key to the relationship between the Crown and the…

The Draw Bridge Help dad! Help dad! The echo fills the air. Little Jimmy holding onto the icy bars for his dear life. While the boat steams closer and closer. Tim Founder has the decisions of is life to make. Kill hundreds of innocent people on the ship heading toward the bridge or save his helpless son hanging onto the icy ledge about to fall into the river a couple 100 feet down. The day before Christmas it was and Tim Founder was working his usually job on the draw bridge right outside…