17. Which British act does the grievance below make reference to and how did it violate the natural rights of the colonist?

"For denying us the right to a trial by jury"

-List of Grievances, excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, 1776

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Juliet Wilkinson

9 June, 07:49

17. Which British act does the grievance below make reference to and how did it violate the natural rights of the colonist?

"For denying us the right to a trial by jury"

-List of Grievances, excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, 1776

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Anderson Briggs · Answer 1

It refers to the British bill of rights. The British bill of rights established that there would always be a trial by jury and that people would be protected. It is a grievance because the king does not give them trial by jury just because they are in the colonies.

17. Which British act does the grievance below make reference to and how did it violate the natural rights of the colonist?"For denying us the right to a trial by jury"-List of Grievances, excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, 1776

17. Which British act does the grievance below make reference to and how did it violate the natural rights of the colonist?

"For denying us the right to a trial by jury"

-List of Grievances, excerpt from the Declaration of Independence, 1776