The Grandfather Clause Means That Old Businesses May Be Exempt

question 33

True/False

The grandfather clause means that old businesses may be exempt from a new government regulation.

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Definitions:

Duke's Laws

A set of legal codes established in 1665 by the English Duke of York to govern the recently captured New Netherlands, now New York.

Dutch Residents

Individuals residing in the Netherlands, a country in Western Europe known for its flat landscape, canals, tulip fields, windmills, and cycling routes.

English Rule

A legal principle where the losing party in a lawsuit must pay the winner’s attorney fees and court costs, contrasting with the American Rule where each party bears its own expenses.

Bacon's Rebellion

A 1676 armed rebellion led by Nathaniel Bacon against the governor and the colonial government in Virginia, partly due to discontent with handling of Native American relations.