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The Seeds of Unrest (1764-1767)

The Seeds of Unrest (1764-1767). By J.A.SACCO. The New Colonial System. Need greater protection from Indian attack after Pontiac’s Rebellion! Colonists must pay part of the cost of the growing British empire and colonial protection!

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The Seeds of Unrest (1764-1767)

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  1. The Seeds of Unrest (1764-1767) By J.A.SACCO

  2. The New Colonial System • Need greater protection from Indian attack after Pontiac’s Rebellion! • Colonists must pay part of the cost of the growing British empire and colonial protection! • Must stop violation of previous Navigation Acts- stop smuggling by using the Royal navy! • New king -George III – greater supervision! • To enforce existing laws- smugglers sent to “vice-admiralty courts”! • Run by naval officers. • Juries not part of the system/ against British “common law”. • Tried in Nova Scotia- violate “speedy trial”. • Guilty until proven innocent.

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