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The American colonists chose to break to break apart form England because of the unfair taxes such as the Coercive Acts- stamp, tea, etc.- and the trade restrictions that England placed on them through mercantilism.
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Did all colonists want to break from England?
No actually in he begenning a majority did not want to break away from England they were called loyalist or tories
How did the great awakening in the 1730s prepare colonists for the American revelution?
It made them believe that religious freedom was a reason to break away from England; that sort of boosted the revolution
How did the great awakening help prepare colonists to break away from England?
The movement split churches. It also stirred up ideas of individual worth, equality, and the right to challenge authority. These ideas prepared the colonists to break away from England.
What were the American colonists called who wanted there independence from England?
patriot
Why did the colonists still consider themselves English citizens?
Most members of the Congress didn't want to break away from England. They wanted the colonies to remain English.
Which document written during the American revolution explained the colonists decision to break away from England?
the Declaration of Independence
Why did the colonists break their social contract?
Technically the colonistss did'nt break their social contract. The King of England decided to impose unfair and unjust taxes and demands on the colonists which broke his end of the social contract with the colonists. therefore, the colonists decided to break off from England, eventually resulting in the Revolutionary War.
Did all colonists want to break from England?
No actually in he begenning a majority did not want to break away from England they were called loyalist or tories
How did the great awakening in the 1730s prepare colonists for the American revelution?
It made them believe that religious freedom was a reason to break away from England; that sort of boosted the revolution
How did the king of England break the contract with the colonists?
The king imposed unjust taxes and restricted trade which made the colonists very mad.
How did the great awakening help prepare colonists break away from England?
The movement split churches. It also stirred up ideas of individual worth, equality, and the right to challenge authority. These ideas prepared the colonists to break away from England.
What is the authors purpose in both Patrick Henry's speech and Thomas paines common sense?
To convince the colonists to break away from British rule
How did the great awakening help prepare colonists to break away from England?
The movement split churches. It also stirred up ideas of individual worth, equality, and the right to challenge authority. These ideas prepared the colonists to break away from England.
Why does Patrick Henry think the colonists were strong?
Diverse Geography
What was England doing to colonists to give them good reason to break away?
England wasn't needed to explain. It had,immense arms and weird diplomacy which were properly used.
What caused the colonists to break with England?
There were several factors that led to the colonists breaking with England, including taxation without representation, restrictions on trade, and the colonists' desire for greater self-governance. The Stamp Act, Tea Act, and other oppressive measures imposed by the British government also played a significant role in fueling resentment and a sense of injustice among the colonists. Ultimately, these grievances and the colonists' belief in their rights as English citizens led to the American Revolution and the eventual independence of the United States.
What were the American colonists called who wanted there independence from England?
patriot
