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American History 1763-1776
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In the 1700s there was a connection between the united colonies and the Great Britain which had some things done commonly. Trade was governed uniformly by a set authority which gave no room for liberty. Great Britain was not ready to release the united colonies and brought in tensions. The king of Great Britain also didn’t buy the idea of the United Nations to have their right to liberty, but instead governed through arbitration. This paper analyses the compositions of different people who had undertaken research about the issue and created a lasting reference for generations to come.

A congress took place in October 19, year 1965 which was meant to pass some declaration which had some effect to the American people. The declaration was very significant since they revolved around the issues that were sensitive to the people concerned. Declaration included the imposition of no tax top the English men and the people in general. They claimed that the people were supposed to pay tax on their own consent and not by any kind of force or coerce. It was also fair to pay tax through representation done through other bodies chosen. This was to help put a distinction between two powers.

According to Dickinson, certain letter from a farmer dated December 1767 gave some important information on the duties imposition and the reason why they were given to the people or colonies. The Act to present or grant on people on paper glass seemed unconstitutional, and therefore, not sound. The parliament had the mandate to regulate trade between the colonies and Great Britain so as its results would be substantial. It was prudent enough to regulate trade between the mother and the colonies since there was a connection created which had to be presided over by a significant powerfrom the region. It was made clear that the Acts were made for no more purpose, but to regulate trade between the existing parties to create a mutual satisfaction and

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