Even though the Gaspee affair (or Gaspee incident) is not as famous as the Boston Tea Party, It was equally important for the American Revolution. Gaspee was a British ship, which sailed around the Bay of Narragansett of Rhode Island, disturbing the local settlers and obstructing their trade activities. In 1772, the settlers attacked and burned down Gaspee. This event set the scenario for the rebellion that would become the War of Independence.
To allowed the United States to trade with both belligerents without taking sides in their war.
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The study of past events, particularly in human affairs.
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is the study of the past as it is described in written documents.
