The Works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Consisting of Essays, Humorous, Moral, and Literary, with His LifeS. Andrus and Son, 1847 - 304 Seiten |
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... stamp act , tea act , and other acts of the British parliament were passed ; which excited a spirit of opposition , and laid the foundation for the separation of the two countries . But , on the other hand , it must be admitted , that ...
... stamp act , tea act , and other acts of the British parliament were passed ; which excited a spirit of opposition , and laid the foundation for the separation of the two countries . But , on the other hand , it must be admitted , that ...
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... stamp act , and the opposition made to it , are well known . Under the Marquis of Rockingham's administration , it appeared expe- Idient to endeavor to calm the minds of the colo- nists ; and the repeal of the odious tax was con ...
... stamp act , and the opposition made to it , are well known . Under the Marquis of Rockingham's administration , it appeared expe- Idient to endeavor to calm the minds of the colo- nists ; and the repeal of the odious tax was con ...
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... stamp act , it was only upon the principle of expediency . They still insisted upon their right to tax the colonies ; and , at the same time that the stamp act was repealed , an act was passed , declaring the right of parliament to bind ...
... stamp act , it was only upon the principle of expediency . They still insisted upon their right to tax the colonies ; and , at the same time that the stamp act was repealed , an act was passed , declaring the right of parliament to bind ...
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