Chapter II The British Empire Under George III (1760-1775)
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At the close of the French and Indian War, the British Empire comprised the United Kingdom of England, Wales, and Scotland; the dependencies of Ireland, Man, and the Channel Islands; the sea fortress of Gibraltar and other stations; the Asiatic possessions; and the colonies in America. Together England, Wales, and Scotland had a population of about 8,500,000. Since the union in 1707 Scotland had enjoyed full commercial and political equality with England, and already she was becoming somewhat reconciled to the loss of independent nationality.
Chapter I The French War Reveals An American People (1763)
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The Seven Years' War left Great Britain the most powerful state on the globe and heralded the rise of an English nation in the western hemisphere. Scarcely any other military struggle has produced so many events of decisive interest to mankind. At Rossbach Frederick achieved for Prussia the headship of the German people, thus in effect laying the basis of the present imperial union; at Plassey Clive gained for England an empire in the East, whose borders are still expanding; at Quebec, the victory of Wolfe won for the English race, though not finally for England, the political leadership of the western continents.
The Eve Of The Revolution, A Chronicle Of The Breach With England
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CHAPTER I. A Patriot Of 1763
His Majesty's reign... I predict will be happy and truly glorious.--Benjamin Franklin.
The 29th of January, 1757, was a notable day in the life of Ben Franklin of Philadelphia, well known in the metropolis of America as printer and politician, and famous abroad as a scientist and Friend of the Human Race.
Chapter XVII Alien And Sedition Acts (1797-1798)
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While the attention of the public was so largely directed, in the years 1797 and 1798, to war-like measures, purely political affairs of much importance were happening. The predominance of the Federalists in Congress and in the country suggested to the leaders of the party that they might do what they pleased. It was a temptation of power to which the wisest of them yielded.
Rise of English coffeehouses Culture in the 17th and 18th centuries
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The arrival of coffee in Britain triggered the rise of coffeehouse culture. Coffeehouses were establishments where men could meet to enjoy the new beverage, talk, discuss issues, gossip, and have fun.
The Hancock Tavern
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"As an old landmark the Hancock Tavern is a failure. There was not an old window in the house; the nails were Bridgewater nails, the timbers were mill-sawed, and the front of it was of face brick, which were not made even in 1800. At the time of the Revolution it was merely a four-room dwelling house of twelve windows, and the first license ever given to it as an inn was in 1790. The building recently demolished was erected during the years 1807 to 1812."
The United States Bill of Rights
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The Ten Original Amendments to the Constitution of the United States Passed by Congress September 25, 1789 Ratified December 15, 1791
The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America
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When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
On This Day in History For the Month of December
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Take a look at these important events in the month of December, that changed world history.
Famous Birthdays in December
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Here are the famous people who were born in December. Look down the list and see if the person born on the day of the month matches yours if you were born in December.