Taxation

The Governors position of Louisiana is a commanding position to take on, not only because of its background information but also because of the support behind the position. (Howard & Norrell, 2017, Louisiana since c. 1900, para. 1) The gubernatorial appointment tactic has been used since the first beginnings of Read more…

The Federalists vs. The Anti-FederalistsWhen the revolutionary war was over, the American colonists had foundthemselves free of British domination. Due to the fact that they were freefrom British control, they wanted to create their own system of government where tyranny would be practically diminished. Originally, the separate states were connected Read more…

Diplomatic ImmunityINTRODUCTIONUnited Kingdom, 1982While unloading the ship which carried the embassy’s materials, one box marked“household effects” dropped from a forklift. More than six hundred pounds ofmarijuana worth 500,000 British pounds (1982 prices) spilled dockside. For centuries governments have used ambassadors, and diplomats to representtheir nation. These special envoys have done Read more…

gI hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our moneyed corporations which dare already to challenge our government to a trial of strength and bid defiance to the laws of our country.hThomas Jefferson, 3rd US president 1801-1809During the eighteenth century, corporations had fewer powers that we do Read more…

Dear honorable gentleman, the strenuous road to full and virtuous independence has come to an ultimate crossroad.We, representing all New Yorkers, have been given the vital decision regarding the ratification of the proposed Constitution.We have pledged to promote what is best for our people, and the optimum way to proceed Read more…

In the period after the French and Indian War it had become quite clear that the agendas of England and the American colonies had become severely different.It was in this time period that England greatly increased its focus on the colonies and began to, without knowing it, test the loyalty Read more…

The Revolutionary War brought much disruption to the lives of all women in New York.Many of these patriot women had to house the "Red-Coats", while others picked up a sword and joined the men in the fight for our country.Many of these women's "baby steps" towards freedom did not do Read more…

The reasons the colonists rebelled against the British in 1776 were many. Unfair taxations, violations of human rights, changes in the British military policies, and a long legacy of both religious and political ideas prompted the colonists to break away from British rule and declare their independence. Taxation was clearly Read more…