Suspending Act 1767
The Suspending Act of 1767 was as a result of the New York assembly to meeting its financial obligations with the Crown. It was prohibited from conducting business until these obligations were met. This shows how colonial assemblies acted as a major factor towards creating revolutionary sentiment and highlights how British parliament were willing to use coercive measures.
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