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What happened when Britain sent warships to New England to get the colonists to stop protesting the townshend acts?
the colonists found out about the ship and tried to fight back for their freedom
What was the results of the Townshend Acts?
Colonists begin to boycott.
What happend when the british sent warships to New England?
In an effort to make colonists cease to boycott the Townshend Act Parliament had imposed, Britain sent warships to New England. The colonists rebelled by burning a tax man in effigy, and engaging in an altercation that led to the Boston Massacre.
Why did Britain sent a warship to new England to get the colonies to stop protesting the townshend acts?
The colonists trained and fought back. They warned the British along the way, and threatened the British by making a life sized replica of the local stamp man. They hung it from a tree and chanted: What a greater joy shall New England see, than a British stamp man, hanging from a tree? They eventually won over the British.
Why did colonist oppose the townshend acts?
because they wanted too. they love Britain. comment
What led to war with Britain?
Primarily, the colonists' desire to gain independence from England.
Why did some colonists stay loyal to England?
because they wanted to be free from britain.
Why did the colonists go from loyal british subjects to declaring war with Britain?
The British were trying to make the colonists pay taxes to Britain and continue to serve them in ANY capacity. Basically serving the British as if they lived in Britain! The colonists didn't think they should have to live under the rule of Britain without being able to form their own government or setting rules apart from the Mother England. England wanted to keep control of the colonies. Colonists wanted to be separate from England.
What country were the colonists seeking independence from?
England, a country that was a part of Great Britain.
What was the original reason the colonists went to war with the England?
the colonists went to war with Great Britain to protect their rights as English citizens
Why were the colonists protesting against the British?
In general British coats were thick and heavy, to keep them warm as it can be quite chilly in England. However, in the colonies, the summers could get quite hot and the colonists did not like being forced to wear something that made them sweat profusely during the day, so they decided to reject the British coats in favor of their own, lighter, variety.
Why did the Parliament repeal the townshend acts?
The Townshend Acts were repealed because the boycotts the colonists did, worked and so the trades with England dropped. [England needed more money because of the French and Indian War ] So, Parliament repealed it. I think they took off evey single tax and only kept the tea being taxed .
