The Qing Dynasty ruling from 1644 to 1912.
It’s lost nearly all of its North American possessions because after the British defeated the French in Quebec they took control of the lands that had been claimed by France.France lost its mainland possessions to North America
I that it comes from the fact that America was supposed to
be the country where all men are free and equal but when it comes to Blacks,
that does not apply. Despite fighting a
war that restored the Union and freed the slaves, Blacks still did not enjoy
the same rights as white men hence the contradiction.
Yes that is what it means
Taxation without representation I think. Sorry about my vagueness. <span />