Speech in Lords on America policy by Duke of Richmond
A dramatic Lords debate critiques administration for American policy. The Duke of Richmond contends coercive laws provoked independence, denounces ministerial deceit, warns of a looming Franco Spanish threat, and urges reconciliation with the colonies only if possible, otherwise forceful action. Lords Sandwich Grafton and others challenge this view, stressing home defense and naval strength.
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Mtere
Sweden
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Atlantic
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Thome
Sultane
Versailles
Madrid
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Debate on Spanish armaments and a British move on Algiers
Lord Rochford argued in the House of Lords that Spain should attack Portugal and Britain must join the quarrel over armaments fitted out in Spain in spring 1775 before the failed Algiers assault. Present cabinet ministers included Lords Gower Sandwich Weymouth Suffolk and Dartmouth.
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Spain
Algiers
Portugal
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Weymouth
Suffolk
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