A History of the American RevolutionStimson and Clapp, 1832 - 202 σελίδες |
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... measures for the whole colonies ; erect forts and raise troops , with a power to draw upon the British treasury in the first instance ; but to be ultimately reimbursed by a tax to be laid on the colonies by act of parliament . ' This ...
... measures for the whole colonies ; erect forts and raise troops , with a power to draw upon the British treasury in the first instance ; but to be ultimately reimbursed by a tax to be laid on the colonies by act of parliament . ' This ...
Σελίδα 11
... measures are generally grievous , or even distasteful to the people , the wheels of government move more heavily . ' On the subject of the general characters of the governors of the colo- nies , to whom it was thus intended to delegate ...
... measures are generally grievous , or even distasteful to the people , the wheels of government move more heavily . ' On the subject of the general characters of the governors of the colo- nies , to whom it was thus intended to delegate ...
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... measures to prevent the colonies from having a power to refuse or delay the supplies which might be wanting for na- tional purposes . ' This declaration is certainly at va- riance with the doctrines which Mr. Pitt maintained when the ...
... measures to prevent the colonies from having a power to refuse or delay the supplies which might be wanting for na- tional purposes . ' This declaration is certainly at va- riance with the doctrines which Mr. Pitt maintained when the ...
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... the obnoxious statute a cry , which resounded from Massachusetts to Georgia . The oppressive measures of ministers were canvassed in town - meetings 6 and in every place of public resort ; and 2 AMERICAN REVOLUTION : 17.
... the obnoxious statute a cry , which resounded from Massachusetts to Georgia . The oppressive measures of ministers were canvassed in town - meetings 6 and in every place of public resort ; and 2 AMERICAN REVOLUTION : 17.
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... measures , but were pre- vented by their respective governors from meeting for the purpose of electing deputies to attend the congress . The representatives of nine colonies met at the time and place appointed , and after mature ...
... measures , but were pre- vented by their respective governors from meeting for the purpose of electing deputies to attend the congress . The representatives of nine colonies met at the time and place appointed , and after mature ...
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