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Q: Why did the colonies believed that the seven years war was a triumph of liberty over tyranny?
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What is the opposite word for liberty?

Constraint, or slavery, or tyranny. Liberty is the freedom to act as you wish. The reverse would be subjugation of your thoughts and actions.


Which colony group led opposition against British tyranny?

Sons of liberty


Why did federalist object to the Bill of Rights?

The federalist objected to the Bill of Rights because they believed it gave the government enough power, but not to much to prevent tyranny.


Why was the tax too high for the colonists on the stamp act?

The question above represents a common misunderstanding regarding the reason for the colonies resistance to taxation from Great Britain. Most Americans today believe that it was an issue of how high the tax was and the burden that it would have placed upon the people. This is incorrect. The colonies resistance to taxation is directly connected to the issue of internal vs. external taxation. Internal taxation is taxes placed upon the people by representatives of the people. External taxation is taxes imposed upon a people that has no representation in the body that makes the decision. James Otis is claimed to have stated that, "Taxation without representation is tyranny". The colonists believed that laws imposed on a people that have no voice is a form of tyranny. The issue wasn't with a percentage, the issue was with liberty.


American colonists were unlike people in most colonies and nations becuase?

The colonists talked about tyranny because royal governors tried to American colonists were unlike people in most colonies and nations.

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What are the release dates for From Tyranny to Liberty - 1910?

From Tyranny to Liberty - 1910 was released on: USA: 30 August 1910


What is the opposite for liberty?

tyranny,oppression


What actors and actresses appeared in From Tyranny to Liberty - 1910?

The cast of From Tyranny to Liberty - 1910 includes: Mary Fuller George Lessey Marc McDermott


What is the opposite word for liberty?

Constraint, or slavery, or tyranny. Liberty is the freedom to act as you wish. The reverse would be subjugation of your thoughts and actions.


What does the chain on the Statue of Liberty represent?

The chains, which the Statue of Liberty is trampling under her left foot, symbolizes the United States' wish to be free from oppression and tyranny.


Which colony group led opposition against British tyranny?

Sons of liberty


What part of the statue of liberty represents the overthrow tyranny?

Her foot there's a broken shackle


What has the author John Leacock written?

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The American colonies decided to make their new states republics because?

they believed that a republic was the best model to safe gaurd individual rights, mitigate tyranny, and keep government accountable.


Why did federalist object to the Bill of Rights?

The federalist objected to the Bill of Rights because they believed it gave the government enough power, but not to much to prevent tyranny.


Do the chains on the Statue of Liberty represent the slaves' freedom?

The broken chains represent escape from the chains of tyranny.


What was the beliefs of montesquieu?

He beleived in all the 3 branches of government.