Who narrates the story? What is his position? When does he first meet Nolan?
- Fred (Captain Ingham) is an officer in the navy and he narrates the story. He first meets Nolan in 1820.
What dates are covered by the action of the story? - 1807-1863
Why was it important to keep Nolan's story secret while he was alive?
- It was a mistake by America, and officials did not want to let citizens know. He could have sued the judge, so it was easier to keep Nolan than o let him go.
When does Burr try to "seduce" Nolan? What are Burr and Nolan suspected of doing?
- Burr tries to seduce Nolan in 1807. They are both suspected of treason.
It was the act that started it all, and the colonists began smuggling sugar. The British began to clamp down on smugglers with their trial taking away their right to a jury
Yes and no, because most of Roosevelts reform, recover, and relief policies didn't change much. However, TVA, CCC, and the WPA opened up more jobs for poeple