Chap. 5 Imperial Breakdown 1763-1774
Chap. 5 Imperial Breakdown 1763-1774
Chap. 5 Imperial Breakdown 1763-1774
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Williamsburg, Virginia 1769. Lord Dunmore’s fightwith the House of Burgess15The Governor’s Palace atWilliamsburg, Home to EarlDunmore 1769-75.The HOB protested theWrits of Assistance; the StampTax; and especially theannounced plan to transportcolonists accused of treasonback to England for trial.• Gov. John Murray, 4 th Earl ofDunmore, dissolved the 150year-old Virginia legislatureand forbids them to meet againwithout his permission.• The Burgesses immediatelygathered in a local tavern downthe street and plan theirresistance to Dunmore and hispolicies.Ch 5 Impl <strong>Breakdown</strong> <strong>1763</strong>-74(24)