"America stands armed with resolution and virtue; but she still recoils at the idea of drawing the sword against the nation from whence she derived her origin. Yet Britain. . . . is ready to plunge her dagger into. . . .her affectionate offspring."

"No taxation without representation" - The intellectual origins of the American Revolution

"A threat to their prosperity and liberty..." - Violent Intimidation

"Let the Daughters of Liberty, nobly arise" - The politics of boycotts

"Horrid Massacre or Unhappy Disturbance" - Blood is shed in Boston

"This meeting can do nothing more to save the country" - Politics and a Party