has done so in
1. Ireland,
2. Wales,
3. Durham, and
4. Chester.
B. The grievances complained of in America are unjust taxation
and no representation.
C. Therefore these resolutions rehearsing facts and calculated to
satisfy their grievances will bring about conciliation and
peace.
I. They are unrepresented.
II. They are taxed.
III. No method has been devised for procuring a representation
in Parliament for the said Colonies.
IV. Each colony has within itself a body with powers to
raise, levy, and assess taxes.
V. These assemblies have at sundry times granted large
subsidies and aids to his Majesty's service.
VI. Experience teaches that it is expedient to follow their
method rather than force payment.
D. As a result of the adoption of these resolutions, "everything
which has been made to enforce a contrary system must, I take
it for granted, fall along with it. On that ground, I have
drawn the following resolutions."
I. It is proper to repeal certain legislation regarding
taxes, imports, and administration of justice.
II. To secure a fair and unbiased judiciary.
III. To provide better for the Courts of Admiralty.
E. He next considers objections.
Conclusion.

Notice first the introduction. It goes straight to the question. To
tell a large opposition that it has vacillated on a great question is
not calculated to win a kind hearing; yet this point, necessary to
Burke's argument, is so delicately handled that no one could be
seriously offended, nor could any one charge him with weakness. The
introduction serves its purpose; it gains the attention of the
audience and it exactly states the proposition.

He then divides the whole argument into two parts. The framework is
visible, and with intent. These great divisions he takes up
separately. First, that there may be a perfect understanding of the
question, he explains "the true nature and the peculiar circumstances
of the object which we have before us." This illustrates the use of
exposition in argument. The descent and education did not prove that
the Americans had a fiery spirit; that was acknowledged and needed no
proof. It simply sets forth the facts,--facts which he afterward uses
as powerful instruments o