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The Acts of Union were two Acts of Parliament passed in 1706 and 1707 by the Parliament of England and the Parliament of Scotland respectively. These Acts led to the political union of the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland, turning into the Kingdom of Great Britain on May 1, 1707. The unionContinue reading “History week 33.”

New England Colonies: Homes were typically made of wood with thatched roofs. They were small and simple, reflecting the values of modesty. Middle Colonies: Homes were a bit more diverse, with some being similar to those in New England and others resembling those in the South. Southern Colonies: Wealthier colonists built large, elegant homes madeContinue reading “History week 32.”

Frelinghuysen was known for his strong religious convictions, which influenced his political actions. During his time as a U.S. Senator, he was a vocal opponent of President Andrew Jackson’s Indian Removal Act, which led to the forced relocation of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands. Theodore was born on March 28th, 1787, in FranklinContinue reading “History week 31.”

The area that would become New Jersey was discovered by Europeans like John Cabot in 1497 and Henry Hudson in 1609. Parts of present-day New Jersey were originally settled by the Dutch as part of New Netherland and by the Swedish as New Sweden. In 1664, the English took over the Dutch territories, and theContinue reading “History week 30.”

The Divine Right of Kings is a political and religious doctrine that asserts a monarch’s authority is derived directly from God, making them truthful only to divine authority and not to earthly powers like parliaments or the people. This doctrine had a massive impact on the English monarchy during the ruling of James I, CharlesContinue reading “History week 29”

The Peace of Augsburg was a treaty signed on September 25, 1555, in the German city of Augsburg. It was an agreement between Charles V, and the Schmalkaldic League, a league of Protestant territories. The treaty officially ended the religious struggle between Catholics and Lutherans within the Holy Roman Empire. This principle allowed the kingsContinue reading “History week 28.”

William Shakespeare, often referred to as the “Bard of Avon”, was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564 and produced most of his known works between 1589 and 1613. Shakespeare wrote 39 plays, whichContinue reading “History week 27.”

Jamestown, located in current day Virginia, was the first English settlement in north America. It was announced by the London Company on May 14, 1607. The settlement faced numerous challenges, including famine, disease, and conflict with local Native American tribes. Tobacco became Jamestown’s “golden crop” help by John Rolfe, who made a profitable strain ofContinue reading “History week 26.”

Queen Elizabeth I, often referred to as the “Good Queen Bess,” was the last monarch of the House of Tudor. She reigned as Queen of England and Ireland from November 17, 1558, until her death on March 24, 1603. Elizabeth was the daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Elizabeth is known for establishingContinue reading “History week 25.”

Edward VI was the King of England and Ireland from 1547 until his death in 1553. He was the only legitimate son of King Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour. Edward became king at the tender age of nine and became the first English monarch to be raised as a Protestant. Because ofContinue reading “History week 24.”