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Encarta Answers  | James Otis: (1725-1783), American colonial leader. In a famous address to the court, in February 1761, Otis declared that any act passed by Parliament contrary to the natural rights of the American colonists was invalid. Although he failed to prevent the issuance of the writs, he was recognized thereafter as the leader of radical colonial opponents to British measures. |
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James Otis can refer to: James Otis, Jr. (1725–1783) American revolutionary politician; James Otis, pen name of James Otis Kaler (1848 — 1912), American journalist and author ... - James Otis, Jr. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Otis, Jr. (February 5, 1725 – May 23, 1783) was a lawyer in colonial Massachusetts who was an early advocate of the political views that led to the American Revolution. - James Otis
Politics and Public Service James Otis 1725-1783. James Otis was one of the most passionate and effective protectors of American rights during the 1760s, but his bright star dimmed ... See all search results in Windows Live® Search Results
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