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    • purplewolf566

      What is the writs of assistance 1763?
      United States • writs assistance writs ended customs officers british • • purplewolf566

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      happyostrich128

      The colonists were concerned and openly opposed the writs of assistance because they believed that the instrument infringed on their rights. The writs were permanent, transferable and the officials were not liable for any damages during the search.

      Likewise, who condemned the writs of assistance? James Otis, Jr.

      Also asked, when did the writs of assistance happen?

      WRITS OF ASSISTANCE were general search warrants issued to the customs officers by the colonial superior courts. They were first issued in Massachusetts in 1751 and remained fairly uncontroversial until 1761, when the old writs expired and customs officers had to apply for new ones to replace them.

      What did British monarchs use writs of assistance for?

      A writ is just another word for a court order. The Writs of Assistance were court orders that enabled British soldiers to carry out searches of Colonial homes and businesses without just cause or specific substantiation. The Writs of Assistance played a major role in the Colonists dissatisfaction with England.

    • orangepanda761

      What does Doodle mean in Yankee Doodle?
      United States • yankee doodle yankee doodle british american • • orangepanda761

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      smalllion207

      The song is an insult. Its not just any insult, either. With “Yankee Doodle,” the Redcoats were delivering the most puerile, schoolyard insult in the schoolyard insult book. They were suggesting that American soldiers were gay.

      Likewise, what does Handy mean in Yankee Doodle? Yankee Doodle, dandy. Mind the music and the step and with the girls be handy. And this particular version was sung by predominantly the British as a reminder to our American friends that dance steps in Europe and in America, the colonies as it was, were different.

      Considering this, what does macaroni mean in Yankee Doodle?

      In the late 18th century macaroni was a slang term referring to anything highly stylish or fashionable. The lyrics to Yankee Doodle describe an American colonist as thinking a feather in his cap was macaroni. These lyrics originated (so legend has it) with British troops and was intended to be derisive.

      Where does Yankee Doodle come from?

      It was written around 1755 by British Army surgeon Dr. Richard Shuckburgh while campaigning in upper New York, and the British troops sang it to make fun of their stereotype of the American soldier as a Yankee simpleton who thought that he was stylish if he simply stuck a feather in his cap.

    • organictiger969

      What is OBE in texting?
      United States • careers apprenticeships british empire obe excellent order british order • • organictiger969

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      heavymouse448

      OBE stands for Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. An MBE is Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

      Similarly, what does OBE stand for in information technology? OBE. Out-Board Electronics. showing only Information Technology definitions (show all 36 definitions)

      Also Know, does OBE mean obsolete?

      OBE (not comparable) Initialism of overcome / overtaken by events (i.e., now obsolete)

      Whats OBE stand for?

      Like a CBE, an OBE is an order of the British Empire award. It is the second highest ranking Order of the British Empire award, behind CBE but ahead of MBE. It stands for Officer of the Order of the British Empire (as opposed to Commander for a CBE and Member for an MBE).

    • ticklishdog612

      How much is a sixpence worth in US dollars?
      United States • hobbies and interests stamps and coins sixpence pence british shillings decimal day • • ticklishdog612

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      organicswan870

      It was first minted in the reign of Edward VI, andcirculated until 1980. Following decimalisation in 1971 it had avalue of ?2 1⁄2 new pence. The coin wasmade from silver from its introduction in 1551 until 1947, andthereafter in cupronickel. Prior to Decimal Day in 1971 there were240 pence in one pound sterling.

      Also, how much is five and sixpence? Five and six means five shillings andsixpence and would be written 5/6.

      Also Know, are there any rare Sixpences?

      The sixpence was struck during the Commonwealth,but versions with the portrait of Oliver Cromwell are exceedinglyrare. The Coincraft catalogue states that possibly only fourexist. The milled sixpence started to be issued in quantityin 1674, and they were issued reasonably regularly until1967.

      How much is a half crown in US dollars?

      The half crown (2 shillings, 6 pence) was theequivalent of about 60 cents in U.S. coin at thetime.

    • redsnake371

      How can a British man marry a girl from Ukraine?
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    • blackwolf811

      For how many years did the British Empire rule Malta?
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    • bluekoala297

      Is the Isle of Man British?
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    • lazykoala649

      What forced the British to leave India?
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      The decline of British Empire had started much earlier than that when the British were forced to leave India.After they were denied by the American people its supremacy, British tried to exploit other countries like South Africa, Australia and Asia.In the World War II, England was badly destroyed. It lost its position of the most powerful country and was financially and economically shattered. With billions in debt, it was not in a state to manage the massive Indian empire due to the financial loss incurred during the war.The revolutionaries in India and abroad created an atmosphere where the British did not find them safe while in India.The people were vigorously protesting, revolting, and fighting for freedom.These major factors pressurised the English people to leave India and go back to the place they belonged to.The Indian departure was the end of the British Empire and one after another country got freedom from their loot and mis-rule.

    • purplewolf566

      How were British troops able to surprise the French at Quebec?
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    • goldengoose127

      Where is the British Museum located in united kingdom?
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    • angrytiger116

      What nationality would a child be who is born in Malta this year of married British parents who are temporarily living and working in Malta?
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    • redrabbit302

      What is the Line of Succession to the British Throne?
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    • greenbird133

      What nation is located in the British Isles but is not part of the UK?
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      silvergorilla641

      The Republic of Ireland, which occupies the southern 5/6 of the island.

    • yellowbird892

      What is a British stable called?
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    • heavybutterfly809

      When did Nepal separate from India?
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      purplewolf566

      Nepal was never a part of India ...... King Prithvi Narayan Shah from Gorkha united small nations to form a country called Nepal and it has been Independent, Undefeated since then....... Nepal was not even defeated by British Empire while Indian were defeated and India was ruled by British for 190 YRS EXACTLY..( from June 23rd,1757 to August 14/15, 1947.... British were so surprised by bravery, fierceness and war strategy of Nepalese {also called Gurkhas} that British Army still has Nepalese mercenar.

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