Rum enabled the colonists to destroy many american indian societies, permitting a rapid expansion westward beyond the appalachian mountains. the british tax on molasses contributed to the american revolution. the molasses act was a british law that imposed a tax on molasses, sugar and rum imported from non-british foreign colonies into the north american colonies. the act was later amended by the sugar act, which became an irritant contributing to the american revolution. colonists held protest meetings, merchants boycotted imported british goods, and colonial assemblies vigorously protested the sugar act.

On the doctoral journey, you will need to adjust your thinking and perspective. it is inevitable that your world view will be challenged. how you respond to those instances of challenging remains in your control. this may sound daunting and even seem to be unacceptable, but it is the inexorable result of engaging in "deep thinking" while becoming an academic. remember, you are not just becoming a researcher, but you are also becoming a learned person (an academic) who will be charged with the responsibility of acting as a gatekeeper of knowledge and knowledge development. what distinguishes an infant academic from a mature academic? explain. how does the above biblical challenge to move toward mature thinking parallel the increased responsibility for knowledge and knowledge development that comes with the earning of a doctoral degree? explain.