Walles, Malcom. (1992). Understanding the US Presidency. Journal of American Studies, 26(3), p460-461 The United States of America were founded in response to the constant and unending rule of English monarchs that could do as they pleased in order to balance their kingdom and holdings without regard for how it affected their subjects. At one point and time the colonists of the original thirteen colonies were proud to live under British rule, yet after a time, and much taxation without proper representation later, they finally decided that enough was enough. The Boston Tea Party was only one instance Continue reading...