A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From the Year 1763 to the Close of the Administration of President Washington, in March, 1797: Including a Summary View of the Political and Civil State of the North American Colonies, Prior to that Period, Volume 1 |
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... of the country prior to that period , of the views entertained by our an- cestors respecting their rights , and of the nature of their connec- tion with the parent state . The stamp act and the insignificant duty on tea ,
... of the country prior to that period , of the views entertained by our an- cestors respecting their rights , and of the nature of their connec- tion with the parent state . The stamp act and the insignificant duty on tea ,
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... duty on tea , precipitated , but did not alone produce , the American revolution . This great event must be traced to powerful and efficient causes in existence , and in operation , long before the adoption of these particular ...
... duty on tea , precipitated , but did not alone produce , the American revolution . This great event must be traced to powerful and efficient causes in existence , and in operation , long before the adoption of these particular ...
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... duties repealed , except the duty on tea --- This not satisfactory to the colonists --- Royal provision for governor's salary in Massachusetts --- Declared a dangerous innovation --- Destruction of the Gaspee in Rhode Island ...
... duties repealed , except the duty on tea --- This not satisfactory to the colonists --- Royal provision for governor's salary in Massachusetts --- Declared a dangerous innovation --- Destruction of the Gaspee in Rhode Island ...
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... duty on certain articles carried down the river from Springfield , a town within the jurisdiction of Massachusetts . The reason given for this duty , was the expense of keeping a fort at the mouth of the river , which afforded ...
... duty on certain articles carried down the river from Springfield , a town within the jurisdiction of Massachusetts . The reason given for this duty , was the expense of keeping a fort at the mouth of the river , which afforded ...
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... duty on certain articles carried down the river from Springfield , a town within the jurisdiction of Massachusetts . The reason given for this duty , was the expense of keeping a fort at the mouth of the river , which afforded ...
... duty on certain articles carried down the river from Springfield , a town within the jurisdiction of Massachusetts . The reason given for this duty , was the expense of keeping a fort at the mouth of the river , which afforded ...
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