After the Seven Years’ War, England gained controlof Canada and all of North America east of the Mississippi in 1763. Soon afterwards, England and its colonies were in conflict. England imposed new taxes partly in order to defray the cost of fighting the Seven Years’War, and expected ...
At15thetwofriendsseparated.TheWhigsfinancedAddisontotravelontheContinent,studyFrenchandpoliticsinordertoservetheirpartywhileSteelejoinedthearmy.In1709,withthehelpofAddison,RichardSteelestartedapaper,“TheTatler《闲谈者》”,toenlighten,aswellastoentertain,hisfellowcoffeehouse-goers.Thepapercameoutthreetimesaweek.Ea...
The first steps were to develop textile weaving machines. The need for efficent naval construction also helped bring about the industrial revolution. The result was an extrodiarily efficent economy and the creation of great wealth. At about the sane timne, the loss ofthe American colonies (1783...
Jamestown A group of wealthy people in 1606 set sail in hopes of establishing English colonies in North America. Formed the Virginia Company of London King James I financed the voyage 105 men were aboard these three ships Arrived in April, 1607 and established the colony England’s first settle...