Who were answerable for these offences against Christianity and civilization?Our special project presenting the definitive account of France in
Archives for August 2021
Patrick Henry’s Speech
Today's installment concludes American Colonies Oppose the Stamp Act,with a short selection from History of the United States, from the Discovery of
The Thirteen Colonies Boycott Britain
The petitions from the colonists were seconded by petitions from the merchants and manufacturers of Great Britain.Continuing American Colonies
News of Stamp Act Reaches Thirteen Colonies
If the Parliament have a right to levy the stamp duties, they may by the same authority lay on us imposts, excises, and other taxes without end, till
American Colonies Oppose the Stamp Act
This series has four easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: Parliament Passes the Stamp Act.IntroductionWhile the injustice of the
Parliament Ends Slavery in British Empire
Today's installment concludes The European Slave Trade Abolished,our selection from A History of Slavery and Serfdom by John Kells Ingram published
How Profitable Was the Slave Trade?
The Act of 1807 was habitually violated, as the traders knew that if one voyage in three was successful, they were abundantly remunerated for their
Parkman Vol. 5, Chapter 17
A hundred and four persons, chiefly women and children half naked from their beds, were tomahawked, shot, or killed by slower and more painful
The European Slave Trade Abolished
This series has three easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: First British Opposition to Slavery.IntroductionSlavery has, alas, had