Miscommunication and Taxes
The Marquis of Rockingham responds to colonial violence by repealing the Stamp Act, but miscommunication ensues as colonists mistakenly believe their boycotts forced this change. While the new duty on molasses appears affordable, it leads to a dangerous assumption that future non-importation efforts will yield similar results. The passage of the Declaratory Act further complicates matters, asserting Parliament's right to govern the colonies, despite growing resentment over both internal and external taxation.In this clip
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2: Patrick Henry and Boston Get Pissed about Taxes
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