This English monarch, who did not call Parliament for over 1… This English monarch, who did not call Parliament for over 10 years, was beheaded in 1649 during the English Civil War Read Details
This patriot was the first to sign the Declaration of Indepe… This patriot was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence, printing his name so large that George would not have to use his spectacles to see it. Read Details
This term refers to the exchange of goods, slaves, and disea… This term refers to the exchange of goods, slaves, and diseases from the Old World (Europe) to the Americas during the 15th and 16th centuries. Read Details
The Townshend Act placed a tax lead, paint, paper, glass, an… The Townshend Act placed a tax lead, paint, paper, glass, and tea that colonists imported from Great Britain. Read Details
In 1764, Prime Minister George Grenville introduced this act… In 1764, Prime Minister George Grenville introduced this act which lowered the taxes on molasses from 6 to 3 pence a gallon, but strengthened the punishment for smuggling. Read Details
This cash crop changed the life of Jamestown settlers and wa… This cash crop changed the life of Jamestown settlers and was despised by King James, but accepted due to its profitability. Read Details
This Mesoamerican crop was the lifeline of the native popula… This Mesoamerican crop was the lifeline of the native population because it was easy to grow and could be stored easily. Read Details
Western Europeans began to look for an overseas route to the… Western Europeans began to look for an overseas route to the Orient after Read Details
