Explore a vivid snapshot of colonial governance in New Jersey. This primary source captures the General Assembly’s proceedings at Trenton, showing how lawmakers debated finance, appointments, and governance during a tense period. Read the text to understand how the colony managed money, referenced royal authority, and balanced local needs with imperial oversight.
The record centers on legislative activity, including:
- Deliberations on funding the government and resolving treasury needs during wartime.
- Messages between the Assembly and the Council, and how agreements or refusals shaped policy.
- Detailed procedures for compiling, organizing, and presenting the colony’s laws for public review.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a historical account of the New Jersey General Assembly's response to various events during the mid-eighteenth century. The book's main focus is on the Assembly's efforts to address issues such as the need for military defense during wartime, the regulation of the militia, and the support of the colonial government. It places the Assembly's actions within the broader context of the political and social climate of the time, particularly in relation to the Seven Years' War and the tensions between the British government and the American colonies. The book explores the Assembly's debates and decisions on matters of taxation, public spending, and the maintenance of order. Through the examination of primary source documents, including Assembly minutes and correspondence, the author sheds light on the complexities of colonial governance and the challenges faced by the Assembly in balancing the interests of the colony with the demands of the British Crown. The insights offered in this book contribute to our understanding of the historical development of New Jersey and the role of representative assemblies in shaping the American colonies' political landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333085209_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333085209
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333085209
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)