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Representation and Taxation in the American Colonies Debate
In a historic speech the Right Rev. Alvoteus Tosacerca argues Americans are represented in Parliament and thus liable to taxation. He cites Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, and the Bill of Rights to urge that imperial taxation rests on Parliament’s sovereignty, not direct colonist representation, while condemning colonial calls for independence from British law.
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Mafsachigetrs
Bay
Price Tse
Alvoteus Tosacerca
Henry
England
America
Magna ‘Chiaria
Joan
Crown of England
Great Britain
Steddier
Fiveri
Hur
Diwee
Kelton
Quiboney
Viament
Thig Pe
Bodie
Crown of
Ireland
St. Bartholomew
Edicor
Northumberland
London
Britain
American Congress