Background By the late 1760s, tensions between American colonists and British authorities had escalated due to Britain’s increasing taxation policies. The Townshend Acts (1767) imposed duties on imports such as glass, paper, paint, and tea, fueling resentment among the colonists. Many Americans viewed these taxes as an overreach of British power, arguing that they were […]
Background: King George VI of the United Kingdom had suffered from serious health problems, and his daughter, Princess Elizabeth, had been gradually preparing to take on greater royal responsibilities. The British Empire was undergoing transformation, with decolonization movements gaining momentum and the Commonwealth becoming an essential part of British foreign policy. What Happened: On February […]