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Quakers Address the Problem of Slavery
With the revolution's call for independence and freedeom the Quakers raised questions about the morality of slavery and pushed for abolition.
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John Hancock Recounts British Hostilities Against the Colonists
John Hancock recounts the hostilities against the colonists to Maryland residents.
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Olive Branch Petition
Sent to King George in an attempt to settle the dispute with Great Britain amicably.
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The Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms
Written by Thomas Jefferson and John Dickinson to clarify why the Second Continental Congress had taken up arms against the British.
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Common Sense
Introduction Perhaps the sentiments contained in the following pages, are not yet sufficiently fashionable to procure them general favor; a long habit...
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The Mecklenburgh Resolutions
Resolution passed in Mecklenburgh, North Carolina which annulled all British laws. Similar resolutions were passed throughout the colonies.
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Washington's Farewell Address
As Washington prepares to retire as the nation's first president, he provides the following remarks to the public about the future of the political...
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The Quebec Act
The Quebec Act instituted a permanent administration in Canada replacing the temporary government created at the time of the Proclamation of 1763.
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Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
Patrick Henry’s moving speech to the Virginia House of Burgesses.
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Quartering Act
The Quartering Act allowed British troops to be housed in private homes and facilities.
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Tea Act
Great Britain granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sold in the Colonies.
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Townshend Act
With the Townshend Act, new duties were placed on imports of glass, lead, paper, tea to the Colonies from Great Britain.