Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
colonists believed that since the government had no representative they had no right to tax them. Their rallying cry was "NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION!!"
This describes the principle of "popular sovereignty," which asserts that the authority of government is derived from and should reflect the will of the people it governs.
Colonists believed it was a threat to their self-government.
They believed they were fighting for their freedom.
Many colonists believed that this legislation meant the British were trying to take away their tradition of self-government.
"Yankees" or "patriots". Others called them "rebels" or ''sons of violence.''
The colonists believed that since they had no representatives in the English government, That the government had no right to tax them. their rallying cry was" no taxation without representation".
the british government believed this would keep peace with native Americans . the colonist thought the british government should not interfere.
The American colonists believed in the principle of "no taxation without representation," which argued that it was unjust for them to be taxed by a government in which they had no direct representation. This sentiment arose in response to British taxation policies imposed by Parliament, where colonists had no elected representatives. The lack of political voice in decisions affecting their economic lives fueled resentment and ultimately contributed to the desire for independence. Consequently, they sought to establish a government that would allow for their participation and consent in taxation matters.