It was a dumb idea because it was weak and it was depression
Both Sam Adams and John Hancock had anti-British sentiments. In the 1760s the British imposed regulatory measures in America so they could have greater authority over the region. John Hancock was influential and quite wealthy so he thought it was time to aid the American cause for independence from the British as he felt their influence in America was harming it.
Promulgated in 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII.
The speaker of the house is voted on by members of the congress
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