Speech from the Throne on American rebellion and Parliament debate
The speech from the Throne declares Parliament must quell the American revolt with firm force, expands naval and land power, and contemplates pardons for returning colonies. Lords debate measures, with petitions from Nova Scotia and City of London urging conciliation. Debate on an address reflects caution about coercion vs. concession. votes show divisions.
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Lord Bruce
Cotmon
Chajefly
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Coloniets
Brugio
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Massachuset’s Bay
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Great-Britain
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Gibraltar
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Parliamentary Debate on America War and Address to the Throne
The House of Commons opened with Members praising lenity while urging strong measures against America. Ackland moves for an Address supporting government, Lyttleton backs it, Cavendi r opposes, and the Speaker criticizes excessive flattery. Lords and governors weigh in on the war, taxation, and unity. The debat e centers on condemning and pursuing policy toward the colonies, with apportioning blame for the conflict.
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House of Commons
Ackland
Thomas Ackland
America
Lyttleton
Jamaica
John Cavendir
Remon Frances
Hampden
England
Russia
Austria
Prussia
Poland
General Congress
Banker’s Hill
Massachusets’s Bay
Fobnston
Boston
Cork
Conaway
Ins
Treasury Bench
Canada
Halifax
George Germaine
Burgone
Barre
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House “of Lords
Shoriday
Bathart
Maynard
Chedworth
Monson
Willoughby
Corke
Howver
Lord Camden
City of London
Nova Scotia
Nova
Lord Townshend
Condué
Papitts
France
Europe
Bourbon
United Provinces
Araferty
Mags
Dindley
Birmingham
Wolverhampton, &c
Continental Congress
Lord Rockispber
Lord Coventry Rose
Macnes
Great Britain
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Mr. Speaker