Dossier
Quakers
Coverage of Quakers in the Nexus archive.
- The Founding Fathers had a real revolution to overcome before they could win the war
John Adams described the American Revolution as a transformation of colonists' minds and hearts, emphasizing it began before the war and extended beyond battles. The revolution involved overcoming religious diversity and distrust among colonies, with the Continental Congress struggling to unite due to differing beliefs.
- 12 Hangry Men – jury equity from the Old Bailey to Hong Kong
In 1670, William Penn and his co-accused Quakers were tried at the Old Bailey under the Conventicle Act 1664. The Recorder of London directed the jury to convict, but they refused.