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colonists used the tar and feather for british messengers. They really didnt want them to have respect, so they covered them in tar and poured feathers. so, the colonists

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What did the British think of the colonist's fighting technique?

The British did not at all approve of the way the colonists were fighting. Colonists were using what is known as guerilla tactics. The British believed in open fighting, in lines, on fields. The colonists were attacking from cover, and quickly disappearing. The British found this ungentlemanly.


What led the british to raise taxes on the American colonist during the 1760s?

The British raised taxes on American colonists in the 1760s primarily to address the massive debt incurred during the French and Indian War (1754-1763) and to cover the costs of maintaining British troops in North America. They believed that since the war had benefited the colonies, it was fair for them to contribute to the expenses through taxes, such as the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts. This taxation without representation ignited widespread resentment among colonists, ultimately fueling the desire for independence.


Why do you think the colonists were able to win early battles against a more experienced?

you mean why do you think the colonists were able to win early battles against a more experienced better equipped army? and the answer is (The reason why the colonists would win a more experienced and better equipped army is because that the colonists were fighting in wars for a larger amount of time than the better and more equipped soldiers.)


What is in 1765 rule that made commas pay taxes on all paper material?

The 1765 Stamp Act was a law passed by the British Parliament that required colonists to pay a tax on a wide range of paper goods, including newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards. This act aimed to help cover the costs of British troops stationed in North America after the French and Indian War. The requirement to stamp these paper items as proof of tax payment led to widespread protests and was a significant factor in the growing discontent that eventually contributed to the American Revolution. The act was repealed in 1766 due to the backlash from the colonists.


Why did the British find it easier to capture the American cities rather than the countryside?

The cities contained more people loyal to the crown so to stay in the cities was much more pleasant for the officers. By 1777 the British maintained control only in the area around NYC. The countryside was more hostile and could not be subdued. British intelligence had severelyunderestimated civilian hostility and an army far from its supply base could not survive. In Philadelphia society enjoyed the officer's company for the winter, but the colony was no more loyal after the occupation than when the Americans controlled the city. The British presence alienated neutral citizens and converted them to the fight. Also the countryside was more apt to practice guerrilla type war than the classical type that the British troops were trained in.