Probably. Most of the problem was with Parliament, but the Declaration of Independence was addressed to him because the Committee wanted to make it very clear that, since they were not represented by Parliament, it had no power over them.
It was Parliament that was doing taxation without representation. The economist Adam Smith suggested (too late) that the colonies (and especially the revolutionary leaders) should be given seats in Parliament..
BE THIS GUY over 10 years ago
Grandpa is loose again!
Sherlock Watson over 10 years ago
Better watch out, Queenie, or Grandpa will drive you up the wall!
cdward over 10 years ago
He’s been dipping into Doc’s Nuclear Coffee. Now he’s on his way to visit Adam at Home.
lindaf over 10 years ago
Probably. Most of the problem was with Parliament, but the Declaration of Independence was addressed to him because the Committee wanted to make it very clear that, since they were not represented by Parliament, it had no power over them.
moonlgt Premium Member over 10 years ago
It was Parliament that was doing taxation without representation. The economist Adam Smith suggested (too late) that the colonies (and especially the revolutionary leaders) should be given seats in Parliament..