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Our states or territories, at the time still called colonies by the British, wanted their independence from Britain and therefore didn't want Henry or anyone else to be a king; the states wanted an elected official (president) as head of this country and no king or emperor had any place in a democratic form of government, or the republic which we were to become.
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How did William of Normandy get the English people to want him to be king?
he conquered it, didnt ask anyone
Why did King Henry want a divorce from Jane Seymour?
Although she was generally meek and quiet, there was a point in their marriage when Jane asked Henry to pardon those involved in the Pilgrimage of Grace revolt in 1536. But she was admonished by the king, and remembering what happened to his first two wives, Jane backed down and kept her peace.
Why did the colonists stop buying british goods?
They didnt want to pay taxes on their tea and items. They didnt want to be ruled by the king. ~wiki answers official
What was Benjamin franklins plan to unite the colonies?
He thought that because he didnt want to loose, or have them die . Hence his cartoon "Join or Die"
Why did john Adams defended the British soldiers even though he was known as a patriot?
he didnt want the world to see the colonies as having no justice
What was a black knight like in medieval time?
a black knight was a knight who either didnt serve a king or didnt want his king to be identified
Did the colonies benefit from mercantillism why or why not?
Well the governors were mean and didnt want to eat their children
Did the colonies benefit from the mercantilism why or why not?
Well the governors were mean and didnt want to eat their children
Did The colonies benefit mercantilism Why or why not?
Well the governors were mean and didnt want to eat their children
Why was Britain in favor of Canadian Confederation?
because they didnt want a part for the colonies anymore. (protecting)
Did King Henry VIII want a son?
Yes
What did King Henry VIII want from catherine of aragon?
Simply Henry wanted a son from her.
Why didn't many people in England want James 2 to be king?
They didnt want a Catholic ruler.
What gave Henry motive to kill Thomas Beckett?
Actually, King Henry II did not order the execution or assassination of Thomas a' Beckett. Henry was known to have a horrible temper, and in haste shouted aloud in the presence of his knights "Who will rid me of this troublesome Priest". Four of King Henry II's Knights took his words to mean he wanted Thomas killed; he actually did not literally want anyone to kill Thomas. ---- he didnt agree about the pope
Did King George III want the colonies to become independent from Britain?
no
Why did the loyalist not want he thirteen colonies to become one nation?
then actually did want them to join them/the king
What did King George want to change about England's way of dealing with the colonies?
Tighten the economic and political control of the colonies
