POLS 1336 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Mercy Otis Warren, Connecticut Compromise, Civil Liberties
3 Sep 2016
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What is a constitution? o o o o o. Presents fund. principles of gov. and est. basic structures. : a doc by judicial interpretation that clarify its meaning. Sc has final word on meaning of cons. 7 years" war and french and indian war. Paper used for all legal docs, bills of sale, deeds, ads, newspapers, playing cards. Repealed stamp act (1766) but made declaratory act (gov. could make any laws as saw fit) Basis for townshend revenue act (1767) which expanded list of taxed goods. Ma colonial leg led by samuel adams to petition king george iii to repeal townshend revenue act. 5 dead, 6 wounded when soldiers shot into crowd. Ma committee of correspondence made by samuel adams. East india tea co monopoly on tea imported. The 1st continental congress: a declaration of rights. Ma and va joined to send joint statement to king. All but georgia sent delegates to philly 1774.
