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What were colonists denied in military courts?
they were denied a trial by jury
What has the author Thomas Karis written?
Thomas Karis has written: 'The treason trial in South Africa' -- subject(s): Apartheid, Race relations, Trials (Treason) 'South Africa' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Indigenous peoples
How was the Sayer's trial historically significant for the HBC?
The Sayer's trial was historically significant for the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) because it set a precedent for future legal cases involving company employees. It highlighted the HBC's authority in governing its territories and managing conflicts with Indigenous peoples. The trial also showcased the complexities of early colonial legal systems and the challenges of upholding justice in frontier regions.
Why did colonists object to the vice-admiralty courts?
Violated their right to a jury trial.
Why did the colonists object to the vice-admiralty courts?
Violated their right to a jury trial.
Who represented the the colonists at their trial for the Boston massacre?
The prosecution of the British soldiers who shot into the crowd of colonists was headed by Samuel Quincy The defense of the British soldiers was headed by John Adams. In a criminal court in the United States the prosecution represents "the people". However, this trial occurred in 1770. Massachusetts was a colony of England during this trial. The prosecution of an English court represents "The Crown". So technically no one represented the colonists at the Boston Massacre trial.
Why did metacom declare war on the English colonists?
The underlying cause of the war was the colonists' unrelenting desire for more and more land, but the immediate cause for its outbreak was the trial and execution of three of Metacom’s men by the colonists.
What act by parliament restricted colonists civil rights like trial by jury?
declaratory act of 1766
Why was the right to trial by jury important to the colonists?
many colonest felt like they had the right to govern them selves.
Why the right to trial by jury was important to colonists?
many colonest felt like they had the right to govern them selves.
Why the right to a trial by jury was important to colonists?
many colonest felt like they had the right to govern them selves.
What has the author Michel Afanasiev written?
Michel Afanasiev has written: 'Trial of indigenous and exotic trees in Harar province'
