Asked by Priyanka Patel on Jun 15, 2024
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What is true of John Wilkes?
A) He was beloved by Whigs,who saw him as a man of the people.
B) He used his newspaper to attack the government for signing the Treaty of Paris.
C) He served for many years as sheriff of London after being elected in 1772.
D) He was an ardent supporter of the king,and spent his life advocating for increased monarchical power.
E) He attracted people to his cause through his soft-spoken demeanor and insistence on nonviolent protest.
Treaty of Paris
A historic agreement signed to end a conflict or war, notable instances include the 1783 treaty ending the American Revolutionary War and the 1814-1815 treaties following the Napoleonic Wars.
Whigs
A political faction and then a political party in the parliaments of England, Scotland, Great Britain, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, notably supporting the supremacy of Parliament over the monarchy.
- Identify the roles and viewpoints of significant individuals and groups during the 18th century.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the roles and viewpoints of significant individuals and groups during the 18th century.
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