Viewed them as second class citizens.
The colonies did not like the king, probably because the high taxes on tea and other things.
The were viewed as sources of raw materials and market for manufactured goods.
The British Parliament was taxing the colonies. The colonies had no representation in the Parliament.
No, the Parliament did not believe that the colonies should set their own taxes. Instead, they maintained that only they had the authority to impose taxes on the colonies, as they viewed it as a way to assert control and raise revenue for the British Empire. This belief led to significant tensions between Britain and the American colonies, ultimately contributing to the American Revolution.
Yes, the American colonies largely blamed their problems on the British Parliament, particularly regarding issues like taxation without representation and restrictive trade policies. They felt that Parliament imposed unfair laws and taxes, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts, without their consent. This growing resentment fueled the desire for independence and ultimately led to the American Revolution. The colonies viewed Parliament as a distant authority that disregarded their rights and interests.
There were no colonies when the English parliament started.
The colonists objected to the tax laws and tariffs that were being imposed upon them by Parliament. Prior to the French and Indian War, Britain had allowed the colonies few taxes and more self governance. They viewed the acts as the attempted subjugation of the colonies by King George and Parliament. They also objected to being forced to pay taxes when they had no representation in Parliament.
The document was likely viewed by the British king and parliament as a challenge to their authority and governance, prompting concerns about maintaining control over the colonies. They may have perceived it as a threat to their political power and a catalyst for rebellion, leading to an increased determination to assert British dominance. Additionally, it could have been seen as a rallying point for colonial unity, heightening tensions between Britain and its American colonies.
they viewed them as an economic resource. =)
Parliament could not effectively tax and control the colonies.
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For two generations these colonies developed separately. The British also maintained colonies in Newfoundland, Prince Edward island, the western plains, and the Pacific Coast. The colonies viewed themselves as different from other parts of the British Empire. Therefore, the British Parliament created the Dominion of Canada in 1867.