1770 - 1782 Lord North (4 jan 1770 ano – 17 jan 1782 ano)

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Role in American History: Grafton’s government saw growing unrest in the American colonies due to new taxation measures.
Key Policies:
Grafton’s government oversaw the enforcement of the Townshend Acts (1767), which imposed duties on items like paper, paint, and tea, further aggravating colonial resistance.
Legacy: The Townshend Acts led to widespread protests in the colonies and escalated tensions, including the rise of the Sons of Liberty and early boycotts of British goods.
5. Lord North (Frederick North) (1770–1782)
Role in American History: Lord North was the Prime Minister during the most critical years leading up to and during the American Revolution.
Key Policies:
Tea Act (1773): This act led to the Boston Tea Party, where colonists protested by dumping British tea into Boston Harbor.
Coercive Acts (1774): Also known as the Intolerable Acts, these were punitive measures in response to the Boston Tea Party. They further united the colonies in opposition to British rule.
Declaration of Rebellion (1775): In response to growing unrest, including the battles of Lexington and Concord, North's government declared that the colonies were in a state of rebellion.
Legacy: Lord North is most associated with the escalation of the conflict that led to the American Revolution. His policies and the punitive measures he supported pushed the colonies toward declaring independence in 1776.

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