Few and Defined
Under the constitution, federal powers are “few and defined.” Well, that’s how founders like James Madison, Roger Sherman and James Wilson told us they’re supposed to be. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tenth Amendment Center...
Today in History: Parliament Passes the Tea Act
On April 27, 1773, the British Parliament passed the Tea Act. It was given Royal Assent and went into effect on May 10, 1773. American colonists widely viewed this as another violation of their right to self-government and it led to further colonial rebellion against...
Today in History: Roger Sherman Born
Today in 1721, Roger Sherman was born. A pivotal figure of the American founding period, he was only one of only two people to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of the Confederation, and the United States Constitution. From humble beginnings as a...