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Wow just learend this in class!the colonists were serious because they took a great risk because they would have got hanged to death is that crazy or what! Love, sophie m.

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What are 3 events that are examples of the colonist rebelling against the British government?

The boston tea party, the Revolutionary War, and James Otis saying. "No taxation without representation," after Britain imposed the Towsnshend Acts (a tax on various goods, including tea) are all pretty good examples. i am currently studying this topic in my history class, so the examples should be mostly accurate. hope i helped and good luck


What events at kings mountain caused formerly neutral colonist to support the patriots?

the patriots crushed a loyalist militia, and they executed many of the prisoners


What events led to the british deafet at saratoga?

The British forces led by General Burgoyne were tired and drain after a long journey to the battle front.


What did the colonists do to let the bristish parliament know they where against new taxes?

The colonists protested against new taxes imposed by the British Parliament through various means, including boycotts of British goods, public demonstrations, and the formation of groups like the Sons of Liberty. They also communicated their grievances through petitions and resolutions, such as the Declaration of Rights and Grievances. Events like the Boston Tea Party were significant acts of defiance that symbolized their opposition to taxation without representation. These actions collectively conveyed their discontent and resistance to British tax policies.


How did the committees of correspondence help unify the colonists?

The Committees of Correspondence kept the colonies in touch with each other, sharing information about British activities and colonial responses to them. They enabled the colonies to coordinate their activities to become more effective in achieving their goals, including the one that ultimately affected all of them : independence from Britain.

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What two other military events proved that the colonist were serious in their struggle against the British?

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What are the main events that happened at the Boston tea party?

The colonist dressed up like mohawk Indians and dumped the british tea in the harbor


Identify two other military events proved the colonists were serious in their struggle against the British?

The first military battles of the American Revolution at Lexington and Concord and again at Bunker Hill showed the British that the colonists were serious in seeking change. The surrender of Britain at Saratoga and their further defeat at Cowpens brought the war to full seriousness and made it a true fight for independence.


What catalytic events shook Colonial America and encouraged independence?

The harsh taxes put on the colonist after the French and Indian War. the British needed a way to pay for their war debts so the taxed the colonist heavily. No taxation without representation. And the King of England (George III) didn't listen to them.


What events led up to the battle of Lexington?

Several events led to the Battle of Lexington. It started when the British government heavily taxed American colonies. Then came a chain of reaction that urged American colonies to take up arms against the British.


What major world events took place in 1942?

Quit India movement organized by Mahatma Gandhi against the British rule in India.


What events resulted in public outrage in the US against the Germans during World War 1?

the sinking of the British ocean liner Lusitania