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QUESTIONS

• 1. What was the condition of the colony after the war with France?

• 2. What kind of a man was George III, and what right did he claim?

• 3. How did the people of Virginia regard this?

• 4. Give an account of the Parsons' Case.

• 5. Who appeared in behalf of the people, and what were his words?

• 6. What was the verdict, and what is said of Patrick Henry?

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• 7. What was the theory held by the people as to their allegiance to
  Great Britain?

• 8. Hence what right did they deny Parliament?

• 9. What did George III. now do?

• 10. What was the Stamp Act, and what was England's object in passing
  it?

• 11. Give the resolutions of Patrick Henry.

• 12. While speaking against the Stamp Act, what did he exclaim?

• 13. Why was it found impossible to put the Stamp Act into execution?

• 14. What was Parliament forced to do?

• 15. The following year a tax was laid on what articles?

• 16. This led to what action on the part of the Burgesses?

• 17. When the governor heard this, what did he do, and with what
  result?

• 18. What was the Non-Importation Agreement, and by whom drawn
  up?

• 19. Did the other colonies follow Virginia's example?

• 20. What did England agree to do, and how was this received by the
  colonies?

• 21. What did the House of Burgesses decide to appoint?

• 22. What important action did this bring about?

• 23. What was happening in the other colonies?

• 24. What became of the tea that was sent to Boston?

• 25. What order did Parliament give on hearing of this?

• 26. How did Virginia show her sympathy for Massachusetts?

• 27. What happened at Raleigh Tavern?

• 28. When and where did our first Congress meet?

• 29. What is said of its proceedings?

• 30. What did Lord Chatham say with regard to its action?