Proprietary Party

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The Proprietary Party, also known as the Gentleman's Party,

Pennsylvania Colony, primarily concerned with Anglicanism and supporting the rights of the colonies hereditary proprietors, the Penns.[2] They were typically in opposition to the Quaker Party, which sometimes resulted in violence.[3]

They were originally called the Proprietary Party, changed their name to the Gentlemen's Party in the 1740s, and reverted to the Proprietary Party in the 1750s.[2][4]

The Paxton Boys' March on Philadelphia was preventing from entering by a delegation of Philadelphians with the promise that the legislature would discuss their complaints; however, this did not happen, and the party took advantage of publicizing it in 1764.[5]

The party opposed the Stamp Act of 1765, allying themselves with Benjamin Franklin's opposition to the Act and placing themselves in leadership positions.[4] They later opposed Franklin's appointment to the position of Colonial Agent in London.[6][7]

Ideology and policies

The Proprietary Party primarily focused on supporting the Penns, in political and property rights.

indentured servants,[3] as well as the ability to print paper money.[8] They attempted to comparatively weaken the Quaker party in the General Assembly of Pennsylvania by appealing to those on the Frontier.[2][4]

Notable individuals

Surveyor General of Pennsylvania.[8] George Thomas, a Proprietary governor, led a Quaker assembly.[3]

Andrew Hamilton and Isaac Norris

Andrew Hamilton, of the party, abdicated from the assembly in 1739.[10] Isaac Norris and Hamilton had an enmity.[11] This abdication led to increased determination on William Allen's part to attain power in the assembly.[10]

Election day riot

Main article: Philadelphia Election riot

On October 1, 1742,

Pennsylvania Germans.[9] They responded, and a vigorous fight between the two occurred, with the Proprietary sailors losing and retreating.[9]

References

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  5. ^ "Paxton Boys uprising | United States history | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
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  7. ^ "Founders Online: John Dickinson and Others: Protest against the Appointment of …". founders.archives.gov. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g Berry, Jefferson (January 2011). "The Schemes of Public Parties: William Allen, Benjamin Franklin and the College of Philadelphia, 1756" (PDF).
  9. ^ a b c d e f "History's Headlines: Mayhem was the name of the game in the bloody Pa. election of 1742". WFMZ.com. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  10. ^ a b "Andrew Hamilton - PA House of Representatives". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  11. JSTOR 20091455
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