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List of Grievances: 13–18

What does "subject" mean in the first grievance?

"He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws"

What does "foriegn" mean in the same grievance below?

"He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws"

What does "unacknowledged" mean in the first grievance?

"He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws"

The second grievance in this set, "For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us&quot, is the foundation of the Amendment III in the future Constitution (still over 10 years away).

What does this grievance describe?

The third grievance in this set is quoted below.

What is a "mock trial"?

"For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States

A lot of problems between people have an economic part.

What economic concern is listed in this grievance?

"For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world"

What famous slogan expresses the ideas in the grievance below?

"For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent"

What does "depriving" mean in the grievance below?

"For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury"

What else would you like to learn about these grievances?