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Speech on colonial rights and parliamentary power debated in assembly
A committee is named to respond to the Governor’s speech as colonial delegates argue the Crown and Parliament must respect charters. They contend Parliament overreach threatens liberties, defend prerogatives of the Crown in colonial grants, and warn that alliance with France and Spain risks Britain’s independence and naval strength. The debate links governance, power, and the empire’s future.
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House of Representatives
Adams
Hancock
Bason
Col. Bowers
Hawley
Darby
Philips
Thayerp
Stockbridge
Owith
House of Commons
America
Great Britain
Hill
Crown of
England
Europe
Elizabeth
Virginia
Walter Ralei Perty
Sir Walter
James
Treasurer and Company of
Treasurer and Company
Eason
Lord Baltimore
Charlie
James the Firs
Thich
Prosi
Prussia
Russia
Austria
Poland
Gm -Colear
Zevo
Holland
France
Spain
Dantzick
Rufsia
Turkey
Prusia
Rusia
Hanover
Duke of Grafton
Britain
Br. James
Francis Newbery
Francis Newery
London
John
Newbery