INTRODUCTION In 1969, violence erupted in Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Riots of August 1969 was quickly described as a civil disturbance, and was at first regarded as a nuisance more so than a significant problem. Not long after however, the situation had escalated into a full blown conflict, which forced the Northern Irish government Stormont to ask the British government in Westminster to deploy troops to the conflict area. By the end, thirty years later, the “civil disturbance” had amounted
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From the establishment of the early settlers of America to the initial landscape of our country were key factors which lead the way to the foundation of America and its development is intriguing. The settlers set the tone, and as a result, shows how the America we know, came to exist. There were three major regions; the southern, the middle and the New England colonies which were created with huge fields or crops for farmers to gather during the season of harvest. This became one of America’s biggest
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exercise of authority or power” and “something that oppresses especially in being an unjust or excessive exercise of power.” (Merriam-Webster, 2014) Many colonists were dissatisfied with the Townsend Acts, which imposed import taxes, on things such as tea, glass, paper and other products from England. This was adding tension, along with the presence of British troops in the city of Boston. Rebellion was becoming evident among colonists, who felt that the British were making too strong of a presence
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Propaganda Poster The English government held great power over the America colonies during the Revolutionary period. This power provoked the colonial people into wanting separation from the English, which lead to the creation of the Declaration of Independence. The English controlled laws and taxes. The colonial people were not given the rights to have say in the structure of there government. The King paid all the judges in court, therefore they would oblige with what was best for the King. This
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The Navigation Acts, were a set of rules by England, which in effect protected England commerce and economy. The act stated that the only ships which would be allowed to import England goods were ships that were owned by Englishmen, contained goods that were to be shipped to people of the originating country, or whose first shipment was to England also imposed several other seemed like harsh rules of trade, forcing all foreign commodities to be shipped through English ports before reaching their
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As they were trying to put together the Constitution, America divided into two sections, the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. The Federalists were those who supported the Constitution and those who opposed the Constitution were known as the Anti-Federalists. Even though the Anti-Federalist could not prevent ratification as the Federalist triumphed, they were able to amend the Constitution which included the Bill of Rights. The Anti-Federalist believed a national government threatened liberties
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The Seven Years war or also known as The French and Indian war was fought between 1756- 1763. This war included every European great power (not including the ottoman Empire) and spanned 5 continents, affecting Europe, the American, West India, and the Philippines. The war started due to the conflict between the French and British when the French expanded into the Ohio River and this conflicted with the British colonies. In 1756, the British declared war. The French and Indian War had the outcomes
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iv. The Tea Act (1773) 2. Political – American colonists wanted to be an independent country a. Second Continental Congress 3. History: The strength of the British forces French and Indian War 1757 - 1763 (known in England as the Seven Years War): fought
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Americans were reaching their boiling point; the Intolerable Acts were unendurable. The First Continental Congress, which took place on September 11 to October 26, 1774 at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia and consisted of delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies, was called in response to the Coercive Acts. This was the second major American committee that opposed Britain laws; its sole purpose was to seek independence from Britain. The delegates of the congress had three main intentions. The first being
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For the French they had spent years building a good reputation with the Indians who they mostly dealt with and they were not going to give that up even after the war. What saddened the French and hurt them at the same time was that their long relationship with the Indians was now going to be affected due to the new British control. Many of the Frenchmen living in the region were torn simply because now they were no longer able to aid the Indians like they had once before. Many were afraid of condemnation
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