In the 1760's when the issue was officially introduced the English government insisted formally in constitutional terms on "colonial subordination and dependence in the interest of the trade and commerce of their own kingdom." ... The voice of the opposition was found in newspapers, periodicals, pamphlets and even sometimes the ballads and poetry of the time. ...

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It is mentioned in Irish History that St. Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland. This seems an impressive feat and we seem to be able to confirm it as fact as Ireland is indeed a country without snakes. However, the more realistic, and more mundane reason why there are no snakes in Ireland is...

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