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Why did the colonists take up arms against the English government?
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∙ 15y ago
The colonists declared independence from Britain due to unfair taxes and tyranny. They declared there independence on July 4th ,1776.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 15y agoBecause they wanted Independence from England. And all the freedom that comes from that.
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Why is the right to bear arms guaranteed?
most colonists required guns, whether for hunting or protection against native americans. it was decided to guarantee the right to bear arms to keep the colonists safe and to make the new government more democratic
Did the loyalist aprove of the war?
They approved of it from the point of the British. They were opposed to the colonists raising arms against the legitimate government. They felt that Britain was fully justified in quashing the rebellion.
Why are the colonists taking up arms against Great Britain?
to declare freedom from Britan and the king
What impact did the English Bill of Rights have on your government?
the english bill of rights didnt have the right to bare arms but our bill of rights did thats how the english bill of rights inluenced our government.
How did the colonists respond to a call to arm themselves against the british?
At first, many colonists did not support the rebellion against the British. This was especially true in the New England region. Over time, however, taxation without representation and British impressment of U.S. seamen triggered the dormant colonists to take arms against the Brits. This, of course, led to two wars of Independence, which was won by the colonial armies and militias.
What two things have to happen to get conviction of treason?
For the US it is: Take up arms against the government or work for a foreign country as a spy against the US.
What war did American colonists gain independence from British?
The American War of Independence (1775-1782), a civil war in which some of the British colonists living in America took up arms against their fellow countrymen in America and Britain to achieve self-government.
What is 'arms' when translated from English to Italian?
"Arms" in English is braccia in Italian.
What did Thomas Jefferson said about the right to bare arms?
'The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.'
Why is the executive arms of government important than the other arms of government?
Because its the head of the whole government body.
How did the colonists defend themselves?
At first, many colonists did not support the rebellion against the British. This was especially true in the New England region. Over time, however, taxation without representation and British impressment of U.S. seamen triggered the dormant colonists to take arms against the Brits. This, of course, led to two wars of Independence, which was won by the colonial armies and militias.
How did the colonist respond to call to arm themselves against the british?
At first, many colonists did not support the rebellion against the British. This was especially true in the New England region. Over time, however, taxation without representation and British impressment of U.S. seamen triggered the dormant colonists to take arms against the Brits. This, of course, led to two wars of Independence, which was won by the colonial armies and militias.
