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Declaratory Act In 1766 Purpose In Franklin
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In January 1766, Benjamin Franklin appears before the House of Commons to advocate for a repeal of the Stamp Act of 1765. His testimony makes a great impression and is quickly published in London and the Colonies.
What was the Purpose of the Declaratory Act? The Declaratory Act of 1766 granted Great Britain's Parliament the authority to tax the American colonies "in all cases whatsoever." The main purpose of this act was to assert power to enforce taxes on British colonies in North America.
The 1766 food riots took place across England in response to rises in the prices of wheat and other cereals following a series of poor harvests. Riots were sparked by the first largescale exports of grain in August and peaked in September–October. Around 131 riots were recorded, though many were relatively non-violent.
The Declaratory Act, passed by Parliament on the same day the Stamp Act was repealed, stated that Parliament could make laws binding the American colonies "in all cases whatsoever."
This act was passed to assert the authority of the British government to tax its subjects in North America after it repealed the much-hated Stamp Act.
Benjamin Franklin was in England as the agent for Pennsylvania in 1765 when Parliament imposed a tax on newspapers as well as legal and commercial documents in the 13 colonies.
Benjamin Franklin, the most distinguished scientific and literary American of the colonial era, was the first American diplomat. Franklin served from 1776 to 1778 on a commission to France charged with the critical task of gaining French support for American independence.
In 1776, Benjamin Franklin arrived in Paris on a crucial mission: to secure French support for the American Revolution. France's aid was essential for the colonies to gain independence from Britain. Franklin's charm, wit and intelligence quickly made him a beloved figure in Parisian society.
In 1783, Franklin aided in the surrender under the Treaty of Paris. He remained in France for another two years, continuing to serve as the American minister for France and Sweden, despite never visiting.