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Which political party did Rockingham lead?

  • The Tories

  • The Labour Party

  • The Whigs

  • The Liberal Democrats

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The Whigs, a political faction that espoused aristocratic ideals and sought to protect individual liberties and the traditional rights of the landed gentry. Led by prominent figures like Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, the Whigs advocated for constitutional monarchy and parliamentary supremacy, opposing the increasing power of the monarchy and supporting measures such as the repeal of the Stamp Act in the American colonies.
Unveiling the Legacy: The Life and Times of Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham

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