The leaders of the American Revolution were inspired by Enli… The leaders of the American Revolution were inspired by Enlightenment ideas of liberty, reason, and optimism. Read Details
The delegates of the Second Continental Congress created thi… The delegates of the Second Continental Congress created this document which outlined their grievances against King George. Read Details
John Adams created this patriotic group in response to the S… John Adams created this patriotic group in response to the Stamp Act. Read Details
This act required that all printed material produced in the… This act required that all printed material produced in the colonies to carry a stamp purchased from the authorities. Read Details
This company received a royal charter from King James I to b… This company received a royal charter from King James I to begin a colony in the New World which later became known as Jamestown. Read Details
In 1664, after receiving a royal charter from his brother Ch… In 1664, after receiving a royal charter from his brother Charles II, this royal sent a fleet to take over New Amsterdam, which prompted the Dutch to flee. Read Details
Jamestown was established under a charter granted to the Vir… Jamestown was established under a charter granted to the Virginia Company of London by this Stuart monarch. Read Details
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