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| What failed invasion of England opened the door for settlement in the New World? |
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| The Mayflower brought what settlers to the New World? |
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| What was the name of the Dutch settlement on Long Island? |
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| The line of Spanish settlements along California's Pacific coast was called ____? |
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| What failed English settlement ended in a big mystery? |
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| What was the first settlement in Massachusetts? |
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| In 1704, what area broke away from Pennsylvania to form its own colony? |
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| What kind of farming was most common in the mostly poor, rocky soil of northern states? |
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| What laws were English attempts to control all American colonial trade and shipping? |
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| What area became a source of tension to nearby British and French settlers? |
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| What site saw a huge French victory over British forces led by General Braddock? |
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| At the end of the French & Indian War, what forced France to basically give up their North American colonies? |
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| What military post was established by Washington against the French in Ohio? |
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| What name refers to the trade from Europe, to Africa, to the Colonies, to Europe? |
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| What colonies were authorized by a written document of permission? |
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| What colonies were ruled by individuals or groups whom Britain had granted land? |
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| What colonies, such as New York and Virginia, were ruled directly by Britain? |
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| Who was the Boston patriot who organized protests of the Stamp Act and founded the Sons of Liberty? |
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| What was the seizure of John Hancock's ship for smuggling called? |
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| Who wrote a pamphlet called "Common Sense" encouraging people to join the Revolution? |
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| Who was the President of the 2nd Continental Congress and the first one to sign the Declaration of Independence in very large handwriting? |
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| Committee of Correspondence |
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| What is a protest organization that circulated letters against Britain (a group of letter writers) called? |
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| The introduction to the Declaration of Independence that spells out the reasons why the Continental Congress decided to declare their independence from Britain is known as the ________? |
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| The Olive Branch Petition |
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| The last effort to avoid war that was sent to King George III seeking a peaceful end to the conflict was known as the _________? |
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| What was the famous battle on June 17, 1774 - first battle of the American Revolution, known as the "shot heard 'round the world"? |
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| The Declaration of Independence |
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| What document was signed on July 4, 1776, declaring the colonies a free and independent nation from Britain? |
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| Who were the people opposed to the American Revolution and friends of Britain? |
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| What American general is credited with winning the Battle of Saratoga? |
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| Who led a Spanish army which tied the British up in the southern states? |
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| What site was camp for Washington's army in the tough winter of 1777-78? |
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| What battle of the Revolution was an American victory, ruining the British plans to divide the colonies? |
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| Who said, "I have not yet begun to fight" when asked if he would like to surrender? |
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| Who said, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country," when he was about to be hanged by the British? |
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| What French nobleman became an American general and trusted aid of Washington? |
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| Who was one of the first women to fight for women's rights in our new country? |
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| Who commanded the British southern forces, eventually surrendering to Washington? |
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| What great South Carolina militia leader was known as the "Swamp Fox"? |
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| After a long siege, what Battle effectively ended the American Revolution? |
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| What do we call a basic plan of government? |
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| What situation saw angry farmers have to be put down by the Massachsetts militia? |
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| The writing of the Constitution |
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| What is considered to be the "Miracle at Philadelphia"? |
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| In 1215, what was the first document to have an English King give up power to the people? |
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| What French philosopher first wrote of separation and balance of powers? |
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| A type of government where citizens rule through elected representatives is called _____________. |
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| What is shared powers between state and national governments? |
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| What is the principle that says no one part of government should have too much power? |
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| The Articles of Confederation |
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| What was our first attempt at setting up a government? |
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| Who is called "The Father of the Constitution"? |
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| In 1787, what was the first time that the US encouraged westward settlement? |
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| What was the agreement that established a 2 house legislature in our Constitution? |
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| What branch makes the laws? |
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| What branch enforces the laws? |
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| What branch interprets the laws? |
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| Who was elected as our 1st president under the Constitution on April 30, 1789? |
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| Who was elected our first vice-president? |
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| Who was our first Secretary of the Treasury? |
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| Who was our first secretary of State? |
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| What situation saw farmers in Pennsylvania rise up against new taxes? |
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| Debt, political parties and foreign alliances |
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| What are 3 things Washington warned America to steer clear of in his farewell address? |
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| An established tradition or "unwritten rule". |
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| Who was elected as the 2nd President of the US in 1796? |
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| Who became vice president in 1796, after finishing 2nd for President? |
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| What battle saw the defeat of the Shawnee leader, Blue Jacket? |
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| In what treaty did the British agree to withdraw from American soil, pay damages for ships they had seized and allow American ships to trade with the British colonies in the Caribbean? |
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| In what treaty did Spain give Americans free navigation of the Mississippi River? |
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| What special district between Virginia and Maryland was set out for our capitol? |
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| Political party in favor of a strong central government. |
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| Who was elected as our 3rd president in 1800, after 35 tie breaking votes in the House of Representative? |
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| The power of the courts to strike down a law that is unconstitutional. |
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| What is judicial review that was established by the Marbury vs. Madison case? |
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| What vice-president shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel over political differences? |
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| Which British warship attacked the American ship "Chesapeake" off the Virginia coast? |
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| Who was the Indian Holy Man who started his own town? |
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| Who burned the "Philadelphia" to keep it from Tripoli pirates? |
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| Who was the 1st chief justice of the Supreme Court? |
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| Who was the victorious American general at Horseshoe Bend? |
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| Which American general gained fame from the Battle of Tippecanoe? |
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| Who were the young Republicans who wanted to extend America's power and pushed for war against Britain? |
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| Doubling the size of the US, at 4 cents per acre, how much did the US pay for the Louisiana Purchase? |
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| Who was the emperor of France that sold the Louisiana Territory to the US in order to fund his war? |
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| Who was the Shawnee leader who tried to unite the tribes? |
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| Who was the femail Shawnee guid on the Lewis & Clark expedition? |
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| The period of the development of the factory system is referred to as what? |
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| Due to an increase in textile mills, what crop was most improtant to southern states? |
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| What was the name of the large businesses that developed through the selling of stock? |
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| Cover over 360 miles, what connected the Hudson River and the Great Lakes? |
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| What policy claims we will avoid foreign wars, and foreign countries should stay out of North and South America? |
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| Who invented the cotton gin? |
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| The U.S. acquired Florida from Spain through which treaty? |
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| Who invented the steamboat? What was the name of it? |
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| Admitted Missouri as a slave state, Maine as a free state, and banned slavery north of the 36th parallel. |
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| What was the Missouri Compromise? |
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| Who brought secret British technology to America? |
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| What Kentucky congressman was a compromiser between the North and South? |
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| What court case protected the National bank against state taxes? |
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| Who was overwhelmingly elected president in 1816? |
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| What term describes new machines and scientific discoveries that simplify work? |
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| What describes using identical machine parts to produce quick and cheap products? |
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| What did they call a toll road built by states to aid travelers? |
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| Who introduced the factory system in 1814? |
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| What aided travelers as well as helped with military defense? |
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| Who was the Massachusetts congressman that favored strong government? |
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| Who was the South Carolina congressman that favored states rights? |
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| Investing money in a business hoping for a profit. |
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| What are man-made water systems popular during the early 1800's called? |
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| People's loyalty to their region or state over that of their country. |
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| Protective tarrifs, a National Bank, internal improvements. Henry Clay |
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| What was the American System? Who proposed it? |
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| What refers to bringing all manufacturing steps under one roof? |
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| Each branch is responsible for different jobs and has the power to check the other. |
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| What does separation of powers mean? |
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| Taxation without representation, unfair trade practices |
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| What were some causes of the American Revolution? |
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| So that all citizens can have a voice in government. |
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| Why is it important that we protect freedom of speech? |
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| Virginia Plan - representation based on population; New Jersey Plan - equal representation for every state; The Great Compromise - 2 houses: 1 based on population & 1 equal representation for both houses |
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| What did the Virginia Plan propose? What did the New Jersey Plan propose? What was the agreement between the two? |
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| The first document wherein a king gave up some of his power to the people. |
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| What was the Magna Carta? |
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| To encourage support for the American Revolution. |
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| Why did Thomas Paine write Common Sense? |
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| Passed by 2/3 vote of both houses of Congress, ratified by 3/4 of the states |
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| What is the process for passing an amendment to the US Constitution? |
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| What geographic feature was established as a boundary for western settlement by the Proclamation of 1763? |
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| The Supreme Court decision of Marbury vs. Madison established which constitutional principle? |
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| Because the government had no powers to tax or any control over the states. |
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| Why were the Articles of Confederation considered weak? |
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| Because the winning of that battle helped the French decide that the Americans could win the war and pledge their assistance. |
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| Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered to be a turning point in the Revolutionary War? |
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| What year did the Louisiana Purchase take place? |
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| Why did the Puritans come to live in America? |
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| The people elect representatives to govern them. |
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| What is a representative democracy? |
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| Founding the Sons of Liberty |
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| What is Samuel Adams famous for? |
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| Rights that noone can take away without due process of law, i.e. life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness |
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| What are unalienable rights? |
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| What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called? |
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| Which amendment guarantees the right to freedom of speech? |
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| The people decide; people in a region vote to make their laws |
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| What is popular sovereignty? |
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| What crop saved Jamestown? |
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| Why was Jamestown established? |
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| Why was Plymouth established? |
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| One general government, elected legislature govern the colonies. It would have the power to tax, raise troops and regulate trade. |
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| What was the Albany Plan of Union? |
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| What other name was the French & Indian War known as? |
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| The Appalachain Mountans were the western boundary for the colonies. |
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| What did the Proclamation of 1763 say? |
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| To keep peace with the Native Americans. |
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| Why did King George III issue the Proclamation of 1763? |
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| A legal document that allowed customs officers to enter any location to search for smuggled goods. |
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| What was a writ of assistance? |
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| Lowered the tax on molasses and allowed officers to seize goods from smugglers without going to court. |
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| Who said, "If this be treason, make the most of it!" |
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