Nonimportation and the search for economic independence in Virginia, 1765-1775

Author:
Ragsdale, Bruce Allan, Corcoran Department of History, University of Virginia

Advisors:
Abbot, W.W., Department of History, University of Virginia
Tate, Thad W., Department of History, William & Mary

Abstract:

This paper studies the nonimportation associations in Virginia during the decade for the Revolution. The associations protested legislation from the British Parliament beginning in 1767.

Degree:
PHD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Keywords:
Virginia -- Economic conditions, Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Notes:

Digitization of this thesis was made possible by a generous grant from the Jefferson Trust, 2015.

Language:
English

Issued Date:
1985/05

Persistent Link:
https://doi.org/10.18130/V36S6C

Nonimportation and the search for economic independence in Virginia, 1765-1775

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