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British Perspective On The Colonial Rebellion, Kayla Smith
British Perspective On The Colonial Rebellion, Kayla Smith
Honors Theses
Great Britain and her colonies began their disagreements leading up to the American Revolution over the idea of taxation and representation in Parliament. A new form of taxation came with the passage of Sugar Act in March, 1764. This form aimed at raising revenue to pay for part of the cost of Britain's colonial expenses in North America. All previous taxation on the colonies had only been used to regulate commerce. The British judged the colonists should be taxed to help pay for the cost of the French war that had been fought in their defense and protection. The previous …
Becoming American: Poland, 1928 To Hot Springs, 2009, Sara Ann Terlecki
Becoming American: Poland, 1928 To Hot Springs, 2009, Sara Ann Terlecki
Honors Theses
On September 1, 1939, Adolf Hitler invaded Poland, eliciting a declaration of war from Great Britain and France. The Second World War had begun. Hitler's authority proved detrimental to countless individuals lives. However, amid the chaos and agony felt by some, a few found a certain freedom by Hitler's presence. Edith Krueger Terlecki saw Hitler as a type of savior. This is Edith's story.