A pictorial school history of the United States; to which are added the Declaration of independence, and the Constitution of the United States . earch-warrants,which empowered custom-house officers to break open ships,stores, and private dwellings, in search of merchandise which,it was suspected, had paid no duty; and the writs also empow-ered the officers to compel sheriffs and others to assist in theodious task. lY. When, therefore, the news of the Stamp Act, passedby Parliament in 1765, reached America, intense indignationwas produced throughout the country. By the provisions ofthe act, all
A pictorial school history of the United States; to which are added the Declaration of independence, and the Constitution of the United States . earch-warrants,which empowered custom-house officers to break open ships,stores, and private dwellings, in search of merchandise which,it was suspected, had paid no duty; and the writs also empow-ered the officers to compel sheriffs and others to assist in theodious task. lY. When, therefore, the news of the Stamp Act, passedby Parliament in 1765, reached America, intense indignationwas produced throughout the country. By the provisions ofthe act, all instruments in writing, such as deeds, bonds, andnotes, as well as printed pamphlets, newspapers, almanacs, etc.,were to be executed on stamp-ed paper, to be purchased fromthe agents of the British gov-ernment. V. The first burst of opposi-tion appeared in the legislatureof Virginia, where Patrick Hen-ry* distinguished himself by hisbold and manly eloquence. InMassachusetts too the oppositionwas fearless, and, upon the re-commendation of her Assembly,a Colonial Congress, composed • Patrick Henry waa born in Virginia, in 1736. He died i. PATRICK HENRY. 1799, the year of Washingtons death. IV. When was the Stamp Act passed ? 12. How was the news ofits passage received in America ? 13. Fhat was exacted by the provisions of tiie Act ? v. 14. What is said of Patrick Henry ? 15. Of the opposition in Massachusetts ?IG. What recommendation did the Massachusetts Assembly make? 17. How manycolonies were represented in the Congress? 18. Who was the presiding officer ofthe Congress ? 19. Where was the Congress held ? 20. What was the result of theirdeliberations? 112 AMERICAN REVOLUTION. of delegates from nine colonies, with Timothy Ruggles,* of Mas-sachusetts, for president, was held in New York, to consultwith reference to the genei-al safety. The result of their de-liberations was the adoption of a Declaration of Rights, aPetition to the King, and a Memorial to both Ho
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