The participation of the people in their own government was the more significant, because the colonies actually had what England only seemed to have, - three departments of government.

The participation of the people in their own government was the more significant, because the colonies actually had what England only seemed to have, - three departments of government.

Few characters in history are indispensable.

As often happens during a war, some parts of the country prospered, notwithstanding the constant loss.

The Stuart sovereigns of England steadily attempted to strengthen their power, and the resistance to that effort caused an immense growth of Parliamentary influence.

In 1763 the English were the most powerful nation in the world.

Washington's defeat in 1754 was followed by active military preparations on both sides.