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The British government decided to make the American colonies pay a large share of the war debt from the French and Indian War. Through the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and other taxes, the British tried to collect taxes that the American people considered harsh.
I believe the answer you are looking for is the Speaker of the House. The majority party always elects the House's Speaker. For example, the House is currently controlled by the Republicans and so, the Speaker of the House is Paul Ryan, a Republican.
Bragg’s inaction turned a tactical triumph for the South into a strategic defeat, as Union forces were allowed to get safely to Chattanooga. The Confederates subsequently put that city under siege, but in October General Ulysses S. Grant<span> arrived with reinforcements and took over the Union command in the region. </span>
Well judging from the battle of the Alamo they didn't want it to happen.
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