James Otis
Today in History: James Otis, Jr. Was Born
Today in 1725, James Otis Jr. was born. Otis was a Massachusetts patriot who many considered indispensable to the cause of liberty. A fiery orator and fierce defender of traditional Whig principles, Otis’ role as a colonial agitator was truly pivotal. As America’s...
General Warrants: Unconstitutional Then and Now
TAC memberships help us produce more educational tools like this. Members can download this video and read the full transcript here. General warrants – the ability to search your stuff for any reason – were a big reason for the American Revolution. FOLLOW TAC:...