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Declaration of Independence
their taxes increased and the king of Britain passed laws like the stamp act or the Townsend acts or the intolerable acts allowed British soldiers to live in their houses and pay for everything shipped in the colonies
The Enlightenment had a profound influence on American colonists in the 18th century. The Enlightenment also known as the Age of Reason was a period of intellectual and philosophical growth that emphasized the power of human reason and the importance of knowledge. This movement had a huge impact on the American colonists as it provided the philosophical foundations for the Declaration of Independence the Constitution and other documents that would shape the United States. The Enlightenment also provided the philosophical basis for the American Revolution and helped to shape the American political system. The Enlightenment helped to shape the American colonies in several ways: It encouraged intellectual inquiry and scientific exploration. The Enlightenment led to an increase in scientific knowledge which helped to further the cause of the colonists. It encouraged people to question authority and to think for themselves. It influenced the political thought of the colonists. The Enlightenment helped to shape the political ideas of the colonists such as the idea of democracy the concept of natural rights and the belief in the importance of individual liberty. This led to the American Revolution and to the development of the United States. It encouraged religious tolerance. The Enlightenment was a period of religious freedom and tolerance which allowed the colonists to practice their own beliefs without persecution. This helped to further the cause of the colonists and allowed them to practice their own religious beliefs freely.The Enlightenment had a profound influence on American colonists in the 18th century helping to shape the political and intellectual thought of the colonists and to provide the philosophical basis for the American Revolution. The Enlightenment helped to create a more tolerant and open society and it provided the philosophical foundations for the Declaration of Independence the Constitution and other documents that would shape the United States.
The Declaration of Independence states the American colonies are an independent country, and should be addressed as an independent country. This lets the king, Parliament, and British subjects know, they are no longer considering themselves as a part of Britain. Also, although it was pretty hypocritical for a country that allowed slavery, the document declares that 'all men are created equal.' This implies the colonies are no longer willing to allow themselves to be ruled over by a king and Parliament they already consider themselves to be equal to.
The Declaratory Act during the American Revolution mentioned that the Parliament of Great Britain had authority in America, just like what they had in Britain. So they had the authority to pass binding laws on American colonies.
That is the way it is told, but it may be that the colonists back then just wanted pity. I'm just saying, I'm not suggesting that it is true. But they did get taxed a lot.
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After the Proclamation of 1763, the colonists in America were not allowed to cross territory west of the Appalachian Mountains.
New laws dictated to Britain to punish the colonists for the Boston tea party
The American response to the proclamation of 1763 was "Britain can't tell us what to do!" and Americans settled east of the proclamation line anyways, despite the dangers.
East India company Tea, it was the only tea that Great Britain allowed the colonists to buy.
The colonists in charter colonies were allowed to elect their governors and both Houses. Colonists in the royal and proprietary colonies were only allowed to elect the Lower House, not the Upper House and governor.
British policy enforced onto American colonies. These acts allowed British troops to take shelter and supplies from the colonists.
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The American Colonists celebrated the end of the French and Indian War thinking they would finally have access to the rich lands west of the Appalachian Mountains. The Proclamation of 1763 stated that they wouldn't be allowed to settle there and the colonists were understandably resentful.
that they where not allowed to go in to the Boston harbor
Many colonists were not allowed to dance, because it was seen as wanton or prurient and was therefore against their religion. One such group was the Puritans.