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Debate on American affairs in the House of Lords
The Lords clash over how to handle the American crisis with emphasis on parliamentary sovereignty, taxation, and the right to legislate for colonies. Key figures include Rockingham, Dorset, Camden, Mansfield, Shelburne, and Grafton arguing over rebellion, precedent, and the best path to resolve petitions from merchants and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Commons
Marquis of Rockingham
Lord Dartmouth
Earl of Darmouth
Duke of Richmond
Lord Mansfield
Kee
House of Commons
Winnington
Wich
Pulteney
Earl of Bath
Caralen
Gune
Perio
Kosd Habfaz
Denbigh
Davenouth
Accra
Puttig
Hank
Lord Rockingham
London
North America
Straffrd
Pomfret
Magesty
Lord Gower
Farge
Earl
Parliam
Congress
Philadelphia
A&ts
Admiralty Courts
Subjeé
Wuman
Lord Chatham
Britain
Lord Camden
Edward the Third
Westminster-Hall
Lord Hale
Great Britain
Europe
England
Duke of Grafton
Dek
Shelburne
Lord Lyttelton
Camden
Serse
East
Wet Indies
Africa
Asia
Ireland
Lord Shelburne
Amelia
Mansfeld
Jia Rciza
Charsesy
Thame
Dimwace
Lyneton
Ich
France
Spain
Lud Rochard
Massenger
Paris