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The sugar and stamps act required British colonies to pay taxes so as to support the British army.

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Could british board colonist ships?

The British did board the colonist ships, because they were the colonists. The acts of impressment, when British naval soldiers would commandeer American merchant ships in order to force the sailors to fight under the British Crown against Napoleon did not occur until the early 1800s.


Why did the British open fire at the colonists?

The British opened fire on the colonists during events like the Boston Massacre in 1770 due to rising tensions between British soldiers and American colonists. The soldiers were in Boston to enforce British laws and maintain order, but they faced hostility from the colonists, who resented British taxation and military presence. In a chaotic confrontation, British troops fired into a crowd after feeling threatened, resulting in several colonist deaths and escalating tensions that contributed to the American Revolution.


Why did the colonist believe they needed to explain their theory of government in order to justify their decision to declare independence?

We went to war for freedom. The colonist wanted independence.


What was the command to the soldiers to get out of the trenches and charge the enemy?

The command would obviously be from the men's direct superiors. They would either whistle or ring a bell, to get the soldiers' attention, then shout the order or just order them immediately. If the trenches required stealth, then there would of course be some sort of silent signal involved, like a hand signal or a flag.


Why did the English colonist create a plan of government?

To have law and order and guarantee equal rights

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What were the colonist determined to do when they organized plans for self-governmant in their colonies?

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What did captain john smith require of colonist at Jamestown?

Smith required them to work if they wanted to eat.


Who was tension between during the Boston massacre?

The Patriots were attempting to demonstrate against British taxation, and the soldiers were there to maintain order.


Could british board colonist ships?

The British did board the colonist ships, because they were the colonists. The acts of impressment, when British naval soldiers would commandeer American merchant ships in order to force the sailors to fight under the British Crown against Napoleon did not occur until the early 1800s.


Are undercover cops required to identify themselves while on duty?

No, undercover cops are not required to identify themselves while on duty in order to maintain the secrecy of their investigations and protect their safety.


What was required to be considered of a colonist in order to go to Georgia?

you couldn't be catholic , lawyers criminals or debtors ...................... and the jobs found were apple pickin and chicken fightin and 5 dollar b - jobs


How many Sergeant at arms should a motorcyle club have?

One, plus as many assistants as may be required to maintain good order and discipline.


Who was sent to the south to maintain order and enforce reconstruction laws?

Union soldiers were sent to the South to maintain order and enforce reconstruction laws after the Civil War. They were tasked with overseeing the transition of the former Confederate states back into the Union and ensuring civil rights for newly freed African Americans.


Is shaving required for an Australian Labradoodle in the Summer?

Shaving is not required for the Australian Labradoodle. However there is a lot of brushing and combing of the coat in order to maintain the coat. Some coats require more combing than others.


Why do you think all adults were required to take them in the giver?

In "The Giver," all adults were required to take medication to suppress their emotions and individuality in order to maintain a sense of control and conformity in the community. This was done to prevent conflict and maintain the illusion of a perfect society where everyone is content and there are no disruptions or challenges to the status quo.


Why did the colonist believe they needed to explain their theory of government in order to justify their decision to declare independence?

We went to war for freedom. The colonist wanted independence.


Whose duty is it to maintain order on the range?

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