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How does the listing of grievances against the king point to the colonists basic understanding of their relationship to the king as british citizens?
The listing of grievances against the king in documents like the Declaration of Independence illustrates the colonists' belief that, as British citizens, they were entitled to certain rights and protections under British law. By enumerating specific injustices, they assert that the king has violated these rights, highlighting their expectation of fair treatment and representation. This reveals a fundamental understanding of their relationship as one based on mutual obligations, where the king's failure to uphold his responsibilities justified their quest for independence. Ultimately, the grievances reflect their transition from loyal subjects to a people demanding self-governance.
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During the middle of the 18th century the relationship between the American colonists and the English?
soured as the Americans came to believe that the British treated them like second-class citizens
What caused the colonists to break with England?
Because the British were oppressing the colonists. They taxed them on just about all the essentials for life. They broke off because they didn't have a say in any of this, and that started the American revolutionary war.
How do you think British colonists evolved from being loyal British citizens to revolutionaries?
How do you think British colonists evolved from being loyal British citizens to revolutionaries? Why?
Why was it necessary for citizens to have a charter to start a colony in Colonial America?
The charter proves that the colony was founded legally and gives the citizens rights offered to colonists.
How did the british colonists see themselves during the European wars of the 1700s?
They were loyal British citizens
During the middle of the 18th century the relationship between the American colonists and the English?
soured as the Americans came to believe that the British treated them like second-class citizens
How do American citizens today let there government know about there grievances?
they would let the government know by doing a petition.
Why is the list of grievances against the king an important part of the declaration?
The Declaration lists the colonists' grievances so that King George III and the British government will know why the colonists find it necessary to declare their independence. It also justifies the Patriots' cause and could be used to gain more support from undecided colonists.
What does cahiers de doleances mean?
"Cahiers de doléances" translates to "books of grievances" in English. These were notebooks used during the French Revolution for citizens to write down their grievances, complaints, and suggestions for reform to be submitted to the King.
What was the original reason the colonists went to war with the England?
the colonists went to war with Great Britain to protect their rights as English citizens
What was the colonial attitude before 1760?
Most colonists wanted the same rights and privileges enjoyed by British citizens living in England.
What was pennsylvanias relationship with the native americans?
They relationship is a formal relationship. Native Americans are citizens of the United States and thus are subjected to the same rules like all other citizens nor are they treated in a special manner compared to the rest of the citizens.
How did the British colonists during the European wars of the 1700?
They were loyal British citizens.
What caused the colonists to break with England?
Because the British were oppressing the colonists. They taxed them on just about all the essentials for life. They broke off because they didn't have a say in any of this, and that started the American revolutionary war.
What did british colonists want to do during the European wars of 1700?
They were loyal British citizens.
What did British colonists want to do during the European wars of the S's?
They were loyal British citizens.
What did British colonists want to do during the European Wars of S's?
They were loyal British citizens.
