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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?
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?
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