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What political course of action did the colonists take before declaring independence?
Because the colonies lacked elected representation in the governing British Parliament, many colonists considered the laws to be illegitimate and a violation of their rights as Englishmen. In 1772, groups of colonists began to create Committees of Correspondence, which would lead to their own Provincial Congresses in most of the colonies.
how did the signing of the Magna Carta lead to the passage of the English bill of rights?
The Magna Carta signing lead to the formation of the English Bill of Rights because it encouraged the colonists to gain independence from Great Brittian. You're welcome!
What document influenced the constitution?
Virginia Charters: rights of englishmen guaranteed to colonists (influenced Constitution:created group assembly to make laws- rep. gov't) Virginia Declaration of Rights: granted people of VA liberties and freedoms (influence Constitution: model for Bill of Rights) Dec. of Independence: stated grievances against the king.....independence from England (influenced Constitution: unalienable rights and all people are equal under the law) Articles of Confederation: to establish a new gov't in the U.S. (weakness' of the Articles lead to writing the Constitution) Virginia Statue of Religious freedom: natural rights to free opinion and practice of religion in VA (influenced constitution: freedom of religious beliefs- first amendment)
Why did the colonists view these laws as attacks on their rights as British citizens?
The colonists felt that the tax laws should be passed only by their colonial representation. "No taxation without representation" became a rallying cry of the colonists.
Metacomet lead a revolt against who?
the English colonists
Why is samuell Adams famous?
he lead the colonists to the Boston tea party and he is known as the " Father of the Revolution"
Why did rich englishmen pay for john Cabot to lead a expedition to Asia?
Everyone was looking for the route and the person who found it would be very wealthy.
What are some accomplishments by John Smith?
he lead the colonists in Virgina.
Why did rich Englishmen pay for John Cabot to lead a westward expedition to Asia?
Everyone was looking for the route and the person who found it would be very wealthy.
Did John White lead 117 colonists to Roanoke Island?
yes
Who lead the battle of kettle creek on the colonists side?
Haaris Khatri.
What if you married with a pseudonym?
Marriage documents usually require legal names, so marrying under a pseudonym could lead to legal issues or the marriage being considered invalid. It's important to use your legal name for official matters to ensure that your rights are protected and that your marriage is legally recognized.
