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What advantages did the british gain by limiting westward settlement?

Limiting westward settlement provided several advantages for Britain. It allowed the British government to avoid conflict with the Native Americans. Also, keeping colonists near the East Coast ensured a market for British goods in the coastal cities, where trade flourished.


Which conflict created the debt that American colonists were expected to repay to Great Britain during the 1760's?

The French and Indian war created the debt. The British expected that American colonists to repay it to Great Britain during the 1760's.


Who do you think was more to blame for the tension between the colonists and great Britain?

The tension between the colonists and Great Britain can largely be attributed to Britain's imposition of taxes and regulations without colonial representation, which fueled feelings of resentment and injustice among the colonists. Additionally, Britain's attempts to exert greater control over colonial governance and trade further alienated the colonists. While both sides contributed to the escalating conflict, Britain's policies played a more significant role in igniting colonial dissent and ultimately leading to revolution.


Was the most important reason that conflict developed between Britain and the American colonists between 1763 and 1774?

Due to the great distance between the colonies and Britain it was hard for Britain to enforce control over the colonists. The colonists got used to essentially governing themselves, so when British rule was more strictly imposed after the 7 Years War (Taxes imposed on the colonists were to try and alleviate the war debt, but led to "No taxation without representation!") the colonists rebelled.


Why do you think European nations supported the colonists rather than Great Britain?

European nations supported the colonists rather than Great Britain because they saw an opportunity to weaken a powerful rival and gain advantages in trade and territory. They also sympathized with the colonists' desire for independence and saw potential benefits in forming alliances with the new American nation.

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What advantages did the british gain by limiting westward settlement?

Limiting westward settlement provided several advantages for Britain. It allowed the British government to avoid conflict with the Native Americans. Also, keeping colonists near the East Coast ensured a market for British goods in the coastal cities, where trade flourished.


Which conflict created the debt that American colonists were expected to repay to Great Britain during the 1760's?

The French and Indian war created the debt. The British expected that American colonists to repay it to Great Britain during the 1760's.


Who do you think was more to blame for the tension between the colonists and great Britain?

The tension between the colonists and Great Britain can largely be attributed to Britain's imposition of taxes and regulations without colonial representation, which fueled feelings of resentment and injustice among the colonists. Additionally, Britain's attempts to exert greater control over colonial governance and trade further alienated the colonists. While both sides contributed to the escalating conflict, Britain's policies played a more significant role in igniting colonial dissent and ultimately leading to revolution.


Was the most important reason that conflict developed between Britain and the American colonists between 1763 and 1774?

Due to the great distance between the colonies and Britain it was hard for Britain to enforce control over the colonists. The colonists got used to essentially governing themselves, so when British rule was more strictly imposed after the 7 Years War (Taxes imposed on the colonists were to try and alleviate the war debt, but led to "No taxation without representation!") the colonists rebelled.


How did the EVENTS of lexington and Concord change the conflict between Great Britain and the colonists?

The events at concord changed the conflict between great Britain by the British were forced to retreat to Boston and the events effected the colonists by although Revere had been arrested, the colonists of Concord were warned by another rider.


What advantages did the french in the ohio valley?

Great Britain had the advantage of more people. Almost one and a half million colonists had sett returnee world


What did the British gain by limiting westward settlement?

Limiting westward settlement provided several advantages for Britain. It allowed the British government to avoid conflict with the Native Americans. Also, keeping colonists near the East Coast ensured a market for British goods in the coastal cities, where trade flourished.


What was it about post-1763 British policy that would cause colonists in every section to see the disadvantages rather than the advantages of being part of the British Empire?

After 1763, the British imposed unfair taxes on the colonists. They colonists began to feel that they were being exploited by Britain.


Why do you think European nations supported the colonists rather than Great Britain?

European nations supported the colonists rather than Great Britain because they saw an opportunity to weaken a powerful rival and gain advantages in trade and territory. They also sympathized with the colonists' desire for independence and saw potential benefits in forming alliances with the new American nation.


What did the American colonists think of then Britain government during the European war?

The colonists worried that Britain did not care for colonial concernse...


What was the reason the colonists declared their independence from great Britain?

American colonists did not think that they were being treated fairly by Great Britain.


Did the Britain soldiers or the Britain colonists make the Treaty of Paris?

none. the gov. of Britain did it