Read The Homestead Act in its entirety here. Which United States citizens does the Homestead Act exclude from benefitting from the act? How do these...
Read "Rejoicing Over the Proclamation" in its entirety here. Do you think the author of this article was in support of the Emancipation Proclamation...
Read the Treaty of Paris in its entirety here. How does the Treaty of Paris outline the desired nature of the relationship between Great Britain and...
Read the Olive Branch Petition here. Examine the word choice and tone used by the colonists in this petition. What attitude are they using towards the...
Read the Sugar Act in its entirety here. Who can you determine created the Sugar Act? How can you tell? Sugar was not the only taxed imported good in...
Read the Declaration of Independence in its entirety here. What does the Declaration say is the purpose of a government? Based on how it is used, what...
Read the Boston Port Act in its entirety here. What was the Boston Port Act issued in response to? What do you think was the purpose of the Act? What...