Making of America
In the face of widespread opposition in the American colonies, Parliament enacts the Stamp Act, a taxation measure designed to raise...
Making of America
On this day in 1776, in his first speech before British Parliament since the leaders of the American Revolution came together to sign of...
Making of America
On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress appoints seven members to serve on an administrative naval committee tasked with the...
Making of America
John Hancock resigns his position as president of the Continental Congress, due to a prolonged illness, on this day in 1777. Hancock was...
Making of America
The new commander in chief of the British army, Major General Sir William Howe, issues a proclamation to the residents of Boston on this...
Making of America
On this day in 1775, King George III speaks before both houses of the British Parliament to discuss growing concern about the rebellion...
Making of America
On October 26, 1776, exactly one month to the day after being named an agent of a diplomatic commission by the Continental Congress,...
Making of America
On this day in 1774, the First Continental Congress sends a respectful petition to King George III to inform his majesty that if it had...
Making of America
On this day in 1775, Virginia’s last royal governor, Lord John Murray Dunmore, orders a British naval fleet of six ships to sail up the...
Making of America
On this day in 1777, a British Royal Navy fleet of ships, trying to open up supply lines along the Delaware River and the occupying...
