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Prewar Politics (<1775) July 29, 2014 August 28, 2016

The Stamp Act – A Brief History

by Mary Nesnay

Within a decade of the passage of the Stamp Act, England and her colonies would go to war. The Act would have a profound…

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Critical Thinking May 22, 2013 August 28, 2016

“No Taxation without Representation” (Part 2)

by J. L. Bell

In 1765 Parliament instituted a Stamp Act for the North American colonies, which proved wildly unpopular from Savannah to Halifax, and ultimately unworkable. The…

Arts & Literature, Prewar Conflict (<1775) February 28, 2013 August 28, 2016

Stamp Act Riot To-Do List

by Todd Andrlik

During my recent book tour, the Stamp Act riot part of my talk generated the loudest audience reactions so I thought I’d re-purpose what…

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1. Douglas R Dorney Lord Rawdon at Camden—Giving a Victor His Due: Occupation and Pacification

On July 1, 1780, Rawdon wrote Rugeley that he would award " the inhabitants ten guineas for the head of any deserter belonging to the Volunteers of Ireland, and five…
2. David Price Ten Crucial Days, Five Crucial Factors

I think you're absolutely right, Bill - that's a point I make in the manuscript I'm working on that's a very extended version of the article. Thanks for your comments,…
3. Bill Welsch Ten Crucial Days, Five Crucial Factors

David! Great article. Thanks. I always think of luck when I hear contingency. A fancier term. I’ve stressed luck on my tours. I would add what I consider another example…