Otis argued that every man lived in a state of nature and was subjected to laws "engraved in his hearts."" ... Patrick Henry was a superb example of a patriotic orator, educated by the College of William and Mary and apprenticed in the law. ... Furthermore, his background in law led to various interpretations of British legislations, notably contributing to his courtroom title of "Treason."" ... Subsequently, Hancock led to the post war effort in developing the republican government in the United States. ... During this phase of American history, the Red Coats of the Royal Crown of E...

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That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. ... He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. ... He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by re...

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As a political protest opposing to the Townshend Act, which placed new duties on various imports, members of a Patriotic organization named "Sons of Liberty" disguised as American Indians and destroyed a total of 42,009.9 kilograms of tea on December 16, 1773.viii Patriots clearly demonstrated their dissatisfaction toward the British government. ... The temporary power vacuum in Quebec after the Treaty of Paris had caused some instability in the society, but the British soon implemented a representative government in Quebec successfully.x The habitants were content with the British r...

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