1. The Fourteenth Colony: An Exam
The events of the mid 1700's leading up to 1776 changed the landscape of North America and ultimately the world. ... If they did not think that the rebellion could come to Nova Scotia then they would have probably let the British citizens get away with things such as harassment but they would not have created laws supporting and even encouraging it. ... Furthermore, he contends that because high treason was not normally a viable option, the lesser charge of sedation was often greatly exaggerated.15 The Halifax government was using these charges as a way to subdue rebellious talk and q...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate