In the late 1700’s nowhere in Europe was the gap between the affluent and the impoverished as pronounced as in France. The French nobility stood out as… Read more “French Estates, Turmoil and Unrest in France.”
Tag: History
Slavery.
Until very recently, British involvement in the transatlantic slave trade was often overlooked. Thousands of African slaves passed through British ports in abject conditions in the 18th… Read more “Slavery.”
American Revolutionary War.
The American Revolutionary war started on April 19, 1775. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are the Battles that triggered the American Revolutionary war. Rebel leaders Samuel… Read more “American Revolutionary War. “
Seven Long Years.
The Seven Years’ War started in 1756. It was the first war that was worldwide. A fight happened between the English and French colonists in North America… Read more “Seven Long Years.”
Spill the Tea!
The Tea Act! The Tea Act was passed by parliament on May 10th, 1773. The British East India Company had control on all the tea sales in… Read more “Spill the Tea!”