[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.
[2] They also wanted military defense for the province,[2][8] including the drafting of 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.
[11] This abdication led to increased determination on William Allen's part to attain power in the assembly.
[9][3] Many more votes for Norris were cast (by physically standing near him), but, before the election was finished, 60 sailors, thought to be employed by Allen,[8] armed with clubs entered and began attacking Pennsylvania Germans.