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People: Geoffrey III, Count of Anjou
Topic: Planned French invasion of Britain (1744)

The Duke of Richmond suggests, shortly after …

Years: 1780 - 1780
June
The Duke of Richmond suggests, shortly after the riots break out, that they are directly attributable to the passing of the Quebec Act six years before, a concept that is ridiculed by many of his colleagues.

Another suggested cause is Britain's weakened international position, which has arisen from the country's isolation in Europe and the disappointing news coming from the ongoing war.

Some rioters are against the continuation of the war, and many strongly support American independence, while others are angry that Britain's war effort is being mishandled by Lord North.

In many cases a mix of issues blends together and drives people to take part in the rioting.
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