1765 - 1766 Lord Rockingham (3 gen 1765 anni – 9 gen 1766 anni)
Descrizione:
Role in American History: Rockingham succeeded Grenville and is most remembered for repealing the unpopular Stamp Act in 1766.
Key Policies:
Repeal of the Stamp Act (1766): Rockingham bowed to pressure from British merchants, who were suffering from colonial boycotts, and repealed the Stamp Act.
Declaratory Act (1766): Even as the Stamp Act was repealed, this act asserted Parliament's authority to legislate for the colonies "in all cases whatsoever," leaving the door open for future conflict.
Legacy: Although the Stamp Act was repealed, the Declaratory Act maintained British control, and tensions between the colonies and Britain continued.
Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
3 gen 1765 anni
9 gen 1766 anni
~ 1 years