Monopolies and taxation had engendered a widespread sense of grievance, and the costs of war in Ireland had become a heavy burden on the government, which had debts of £400,000.
Monopoli dan perpajakan telah menimbulkan rasa keluhan yang meluas, dan biaya perang di Irlandia telah menjadi beban berat bagi pemerintah, yang memiliki utang sebesar £400,000.