This was because his points were always clear and concise, rather than that of others such as Patrick Henry, who "overwhelmed listeners with grace and eloquence, but left them unsure of what he had said." ...

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After much protest from leaders such as James Otis, Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry which included the threat of boycott and the refusal to import English Goods Parliament repealed the Stamp Act in 1766, but passed an act formally declaring its right to tax the colonists. ... It was unable to command respect overseas as it was not able to stabilize the country's credit rating and it had no jurisdiction over any individual. ...

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