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The Members of Parliament believed that Virtual Representation worked. In short, they felt that saying that everyone in Parliament represented every person in the British Empire was a good plan. The colonists, however, wanted representatives who were there actually representing them. They wanted people chosen by New Englanders, Middle-Colonists and Southerns in Parliament along with people from India and the rest of the Empire.
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Why were colonists angry with the British now?
What changed the colonists ideas about British later
Which of these is a possible reason John Locke's ideas appealed to British colonists in America?
idea of social contract -- HS
What ideas of the European Enlightenment were most influential to the American colonists?
Ideas of natural rights, individual liberty, and the social contract from Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke and Montesquieu were most influential to American colonists. These ideas inspired the colonists to challenge the authority of the British monarchy and lay the foundation for the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Who did Cresswell blame for growing antagonism between British and the American colonist?
Never did the British parliament, [until the passage of the Stamp Act] think of imposing.
Which of these is a possible reason John Locke's ideas appealed to the British colonists in America?
Idea of social contracts --(US APEX)
What diversity of people and ideas existed in the British colonies in the 1770?
since most colonists were self-sufficient they valued their own freedom highly.
Why was Thomas Paine pamphlet Common Sense so important in changing the colonists views on independence?
At first, the colonists did not approve of the ideas in Common Sense. After the British started passing more and more regulatory laws on the colonists, and secret patriot organizations were formed, the ideas became more accepted all around. They encouraged the colonists to want to fight for independence, because it gave them the confidence and reason to fight.
What Enlightenment ideas influenced colonists?
The Enlightenment was a major influence on the political ideas of the colonists who pushed for independence from Great Britain
What English institution contribute greatly to American democracy?
The English institution that contributed greatly to American democracy is the British Parliament. The American colonists drew inspiration from the English Parliament's system of representative government, including the concept of a bicameral legislature with a House of Commons and a House of Lords. The ideas and structures of English parliamentary democracy influenced the development of the United States' own system of government.
What did Paul Revere want from the british king?
He disliked the British idea that they could essentially do whatever they wanted to the Colonists without even following it themselves. His ideas represented the concept that "taxation without representation" was unjust.
For class I need to do a political cartoon from 1776 any ideas?
something like an unusually tall British person that has money bags around him and he is walking on top of the colonists
Why did the colonists value their rights so highly?
Colonists valued their rights highly because they believed in the principles of self-governance and individual liberty, which were influenced by Enlightenment ideas. Many colonists had experienced relative autonomy and prosperity in the colonies, making them resistant to perceived injustices and overreach by British authorities. Additionally, the lack of direct representation in Parliament fostered a sense of injustice, leading them to fight for their rights as essential to their identity and freedom. Ultimately, the struggle for rights became a unifying cause that spurred the push for independence.
