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This was because Britain was abusing them and taxing them without even presenting the colonists the taxes they had to pay. Also, they wanted to start a new life or practice their religion freely.
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Did ben Franklin want to break away from Britain or stay with Britain?
he wanted to break away from Britain (England)
Colonist who wanted to break away from England and form a separate country were called?
Patriots Or Whigs!
What distinguished American patriots and American loyalists?
Loyalists wanted to stay loyal to Britain but the patriots didn't; they wanted independence. the patriots did not like it when Britain taxed them from thousands of miles away and when it passed laws that were unjust. loyalists did not want to fight Britain
Why did the patriots want to break away from England?
The American patriots wanted to break away from England because of the lack of representation. The government that was formed made that the rights of all people would be protected.
More than half the members of the voted to break away from Britain?
More than half the members of the colonies wanted to break away from Britain. There was general discontentment about the amount of taxes the colonies had to pay to the British king.
What was the difference between the loyalists and the patriots?
The Loyalists were colonist who were loyal to England. They wanted to stay with England. The Patriots on the other hand were colonist who wanted to break away from England and be free and have their independence. (Fun Fact: Put 5,318,008 in a calculator. Then turn it upsides down :)
Did the patriots and loyalists get along?
they didn't like each other because of their conflicting views. the patriots wanted to break away from the king and the loyalists wanted to stay with the king.
What did the British do to America?
Before the French and Indian war Britain promised colonists that they wouldn't tax Them in order to pay thei debt of the war, and instead promised to give them land, however they did the exact opposite. The colonists received no land, and to pay off the debt of the war they started putting taxes on things causing the tea act, stamp act, sugar act, etc.
Were colonists trying to break away from Britain or preserve the rights they had?
They were trying to do both, they wanted independence, and keep the rights they had, by not getting taxed and doing what they believed in
What did the second continental congress do to formally declare to the colonies free from Great Britain?
They decided to completely break away from Great Britain.
What did he French do after the French and Indian war colonies in 1763?
left India
Who were the people that did not want to break away from Britain during the revolutionary war?
The people who wanted to remain loyal to Great Britain in the days of the colonies were called Loyalists. They did not participate in armed comabat with the revolutionary armies.
