I think yes but in a different way because without the boston tea party, the intolerable acts will probably never been made.
It emerged to represent the people with average wealth and economical status which nobles see no change in there lives peasants see only more to envy in there lives .
I think the navy was instrumental in the Roman conquest of the Mediterranean basin. The navy was also a key in defending against barbarian invasions.
He says it is "mere" to show that it is an estimation
