It gave some courage and determination but made others unhappy.
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In the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson introduces the idea that governments should not be changed for light and transient causes to emphasize the seriousness and weight of the decision to declare independence. He argues that such changes should only occur in response to significant injustices and persistent violations of rights, underscoring the importance of stability and the gravity of governmental authority. This principle is meant to justify the colonies' drastic action against British rule, framing it as a necessary response to ongoing tyranny rather than a mere reaction to minor grievances.
With relief that it finally passed (with unanimous votes of all the delegates, excepting New York), and apprehension for what was to come.... The British Empire was a formidable foe. The US had no real army or navy to speak of, so the task of defeating Great Britain was daunting. ALSO, if we did not defeat GB, all those delegates and patriots who fought against GB would be tried and hanged for treason! Their necks were (quite literally!) on the line...
They could have allowed the colonies to have representation in the British Parliament. The colonists would not have minded taxation as much had there been representation from the colonies.
In American colonies, reaction to the 1765 Stamp Act was greeted in America by an outburst of denunciation.
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In reaction to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, there was not an immediate unification of all American colonies, as some remained loyal to Britain and opposed independence. Additionally, the British government did not swiftly recognize or accept the Declaration, leading to an escalation of military conflict rather than a peaceful resolution. Furthermore, there was no immediate establishment of a stable government, as the colonies faced significant challenges in creating a unified national framework.
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they were mad lol
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The Declaration of Independence
It gave some courage and determination but made others unhappy.
The reaction of a loyalist to the Declaration of Independence would have been that colonists do not have a right to simply declare their independence. Colonists are subjects of the crown, whether they agree or not. King George III rules by divine right. God save the king.
The petition said that we would no longer pay taxes.
Answer: People had mixed reactions; for example: people could have been sad, angry, happy, or rejoiced.