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In the aftermath of World War One Ireland was divided into northern and southern regions whom governed themselves. However, the southern portion wished to become a completely independent entity from the United Kingdom. The result was the Irish War of Independence which would eventually end in the northern and southern half of Ireland gaining the … Read more
On July fourth, 1776, The Declaration of Independence was signed and America became a sovereign nation. This separation was the first time in history a society of this scale had broken off from its parent country. A series of unique circumstances and missteps on the part of the British made the colonists’ actions inevitable. The … Read more
What is the Enlightenment? Why does it still affect American society today? The Enlightenment was an era when reasoning and using science to explain the once unexplainable during the sixteenth and the seventh century. In fact, some scholars have christened this era “the age of reason”. The Enlightenment proved to be fertile soil for the … Read more
Road to the Revolution thRichelle BaumanParagraph #1 Introduction A huge “bang” overcasted the sky, war was coming and we all knew it. It’s really amazing to think about how all of the ten acts influenced America’s to start the Revolutionary War. The ten acts that lead to the the Revolutionary War are Navigation Act, French … Read more
Road to the Revolution4th PeriodBryce SandersParagraph #1Introduction Have you ever heard of the “Road to the Revolution? ” Well, the “Road to the Revolution” is what led up to the American Revolution. Many factors including: the Navigation Acts of 1660, the French and Indian War: 1754-1763, Pontiac’s Rebellion and Proclamation of 1763, the Sugar Act … Read more
December 25, 1774: Christmas Day. My father has given me a most precious gift today, this diary. He has encouraged me to record my thoughts and experiences in this book. I think my father knows we are living through changing times. The old ways and harmony with our mother country are beginning to fray. He … Read more
Mustafa Kemal’s impact on the modern Turkish state is irrefutable, so much so that he was given the name Ataturk by the national assembly, meaning “father of the Turks”, banning anyone else from using this name. Turkey, one of the few culturally Islamic nations without a Sharia legal system , is often referred to as … Read more
Cromwell and Robespierre: Revolutionaries or Madmen Two leaders that wanted to do what was right for their country, unfortunately both leaders became corrupt with power. Cromwell and Robespierre saw their country’s falling apart by the reigning monarchy, they decide to start a revolution that changes England and France. Cromwell and Robespierre demonstrates their corruption through … Read more
With the research that I have done, I have come up with the following information on the events leading to the American Revolution. After the French-Indian War the British Government decided to reap greater benefits from the colonies. The colonies were pressed with greater taxes without any representation in Britain. This eventually lead to the … Read more
Common Sense was written by Thomas Paine in 1776 after he quickly sided with the colonists in their controversy with Britain. The pamphlet delves into the understanding of the difference between society and government. Paine is considered to be one of the “founding fathers” of America, having a large impact on the American Revolution. His … Read more
In early 1776 the sentiment surrounding the idea of revolution was evenly divided in Britain’s colonies in America. The feelings were split evenly between those for a revolt, those opposing it and those who were neutral. In January 1776 Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense. The ideas and theories expressed in the pamphlet were very compelling … Read more
How important was it for America to gain its independence from England? Thomas Paine, an English radicalist, thought that it was extremely important. Important enough to write a pamphlet on why American Colonist should have independence. At the time, 1776, many Americans felt the same way about Paine’s view on independence, but never took any … Read more
