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Did The majority of people living in the colonies supported the idea of declaring independence from England?
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThis is a complicated answer. In the twenty-first century, do the majority of people living in the United States support the idea of universal health care? As with every political issue that arises in our country, there are many who supported independence, there were many who opposed it, and there were some who didn't care either way.
John Adams, writing in 1813 about a period thirty years earlier, wrote that two-thirds of the country supported independence. The problem with that estimate is that in the early nineteenth century, American political leaders needed to justify their actions, and the continued existence of their country, so Adams' estimate may be slightly exaggerated.
The key thing to remember is this - even if the majority of Americans did not want independence, or were apathetic towards it, there were enough men among the literate, politicized class of people to create an independent state out of thirteen disparate colonies. Just as today you do not necessarily need a majority of the American people to support your initiative, if you have the right political leaders on your side, you can do apparently anything.
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∙ 15y agoEstimates vary but in general about 2/3 of the colonists were in favor and 1/3 not in favor.
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Who was the first person born in the US after the Declaration of Independence was signed?
This can't be answered since in 1775 the majority of the people in the colonies had been born there. The colonies began in 1607 so you are asking about over a hundred years.
How many colonies had to agree with the Declaration of Independence?
By mutual consent all thirteen had to vote in favor of independence. That's why the formal document (the "Declaration of Independence") specifically points out that this is a unanimous declaration.(This does not mean every single individual in Congress, but that each colony's/state's delegation would vote, and a majority of "no's" in any delegation would defeat the measure.)
Is it a fact that only about 33 percent of the colonists actually supported the fight for independence during the Revolutionary War?
It is a debatable fact since the number of Loyalists would have included those wary of antagonizing their Patriot neighbors. However, it is doubtful that the Colonial Army could have survived without the support of the majority of the residents of the respective colonies. There were probably an equal number of businesses within the British-controlled areas that dared not openly support independence.
Which colonist wrote the majority of the Declaration of Independence?
thomas Jefferson
Which section of the Declaration of Independence defines democracy?
The first section of the Declaration of Independence defines democracy.
Is it true that it was only a small group of colonists that wanted to separate from the mother country?
The American colonists who favored declaring independence from Great Britain were not a majority of the population at the time. John Adams, perhaps making an educated quess at the time, estimated that about one third of the white population of the American colonies were Torys, or Loyalists who remained loyal to the King. One third were neutral, and one third were Patriots. Most Anglicans living in the northern colonies supported Great Britain. Many merchants supported the British for economic reasons. Even some slaves supported the British because they were told they would receive their independence in return for military service. The British got much support from many living in the Southern colonies. MrV
What happened to rwanda after it gain independence from European colonies?
the majority Hutus slaughtered minority tutsis
Who was the first person born in the US after the Declaration of Independence was signed?
This can't be answered since in 1775 the majority of the people in the colonies had been born there. The colonies began in 1607 so you are asking about over a hundred years.
How many colonies had to agree with the Declaration of Independence?
By mutual consent all thirteen had to vote in favor of independence. That's why the formal document (the "Declaration of Independence") specifically points out that this is a unanimous declaration.(This does not mean every single individual in Congress, but that each colony's/state's delegation would vote, and a majority of "no's" in any delegation would defeat the measure.)
Was Clinton's impeachment supported by the majority of Americans?
No, Clinton's impeachment was not supported by the majority of Americans. Public opinion polls conducted during that time consistently showed that a majority of Americans opposed his impeachment.
Is it a fact that only about 33 percent of the colonists actually supported the fight for independence during the Revolutionary War?
It is a debatable fact since the number of Loyalists would have included those wary of antagonizing their Patriot neighbors. However, it is doubtful that the Colonial Army could have survived without the support of the majority of the residents of the respective colonies. There were probably an equal number of businesses within the British-controlled areas that dared not openly support independence.
Why did the colonists take so long to declare independence?
Well, mainly because they wanted to carry a majority of opinion in each of the 13 states with them. The colonies were not united until after the war was over and, if the radical leaders of colonial opinion had moved too fast, it could have been that some states would have declared independence while others did not.
What are 2 events that took place in American history after the Declaration of Independence was written in 1776?
The first governmental framework for the colonies were the Articles of Confederation, ratified March 1, 1781, after the majority of the Revolutionary War conflicts had ended. The Treaty of Paris (1783) officially ended the Revolutionary War and established the unchallenged independence of the thirteen former colonies as the United States of America.
Why did Britain support native Americans?
Britain supported Native Americans because the majority of their population supported the British.
How did the colony's come to believe they should declare independence?
They didn’t. There was a small group who pushed Independence and worked to get it done. This took several years for them to do this. For the most part the majority of colonists either didn’t know about Independence or cared until something affected them. Today we have an idea that all the colonies were ready to revolt. This is not true. 90% of the people in the colonies were farmers that lived in rural areas and often get news about events until after they happened. They thought of themselves as English and loyal to the king. The idea of Independence was treason.
Who ruled majority of African colonies by 1913?
France
Why did the Australians leave their country?
The majority of Australians wanted to gain their independence and democratically rule themselves.
