Great Rebellion of 1766

American colonial history

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discontent against manor lords

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    In United States: Political growth

    The Great Rebellion of 1766, a short-lived outburst directed against the manor lords, was a symptom of the widespread discontent among the lower and middle classes. By contrast, Pennsylvania’s governmental system was more open and responsive than that of any other colony in America. A unicameral…

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