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During the french and Indian war the colonists viewed the british as?

The colonists at that time saw themselves a British, the British were their own countrymen.


What change took place on how the colonists saw themselves in Patrick Henry's quote?

In Patrick Henry's quote, "Give me liberty, or give me death," colonists began to see themselves not just as subjects of the British crown but as individuals with inherent rights deserving of freedom and self-determination. This shift marked a transition from loyalty to the monarchy to a strong sense of American identity and independence. Henry's impassioned plea emphasized the urgency of their struggle for liberty, galvanizing the colonists to view their fight as a righteous cause rather than mere rebellion. Ultimately, it fostered a collective resolve to pursue autonomy and define their own destiny.


How was the colony British North America managed?

The UK relatively left the colonies to themselves. But once they saw that the colonies were prospering and actually doing better than the homeland, they got more involved, mainly by imposing taxes on the colonists. This angered the colonists and this is the main reason for the Revolutionary War and American independence.


Identified the reasons the colonists saw for independence from Britain?

The legislature that was formulated in Jamestown identified the reasons the colonists saw for independence from Britain. The high taxes were the main reason they wanted to cut ties with the English government.


Why do you think European nations supported the colonists rather than Great Britain?

European nations supported the colonists rather than Great Britain because they saw an opportunity to weaken a powerful rival and gain advantages in trade and territory. They also sympathized with the colonists' desire for independence and saw potential benefits in forming alliances with the new American nation.

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What change was occurring in the way the colonist saw themselves?

The colonist thought they were worthless but then they weren't Virginian but American


How did the colonists image of themselves clash with their status as colonists?

It didn't clash. They were English colonies ruled by an English king and even after the war started they still saw themselves as English.


During the french and Indian war the colonists viewed the british as?

The colonists at that time saw themselves a British, the British were their own countrymen.


In Revolutionary Tea what does the phrase bouncing girl tell readers about how the colonists saw themselves?

98


How did the Battle of Bunker Hill change Britain's view of the colonists?

they now know that it wouldn't be easy wining the colonists


How did the colonnists image of themselves clash with their status as colonists?

Many colonists thought of themselves as British not American and were not able to live the lifestyle of the British for very long.


Did colonists expect more rights than English commoners?

The English colonists had the right to life, a right to liberty and a right to property. The colonists had all rights to live as men of the society. They had the right to live as Christians. They had the right to live as subjects of that place.


Did they colonize or migrate?

Irish people generally emigrated for economic reasons. some went from ulster as religious emigrants, mostly presbyterian, and they saw themselves as colonists in Canada, new England etc.


What change took place on how the colonists saw themselves in Patrick Henry's quote?

In Patrick Henry's quote, "Give me liberty, or give me death," colonists began to see themselves not just as subjects of the British crown but as individuals with inherent rights deserving of freedom and self-determination. This shift marked a transition from loyalty to the monarchy to a strong sense of American identity and independence. Henry's impassioned plea emphasized the urgency of their struggle for liberty, galvanizing the colonists to view their fight as a righteous cause rather than mere rebellion. Ultimately, it fostered a collective resolve to pursue autonomy and define their own destiny.


Why did the french join the colonists?

because the french saw that there was a chance the colonists could actually win the war against Britain


How did the Beatles change the worlds fashion trends?

By wearing the things they liked. Fans saw them in the media and in public, and sought out similar fashions for themselves.


How was the colony British North America managed?

The UK relatively left the colonies to themselves. But once they saw that the colonies were prospering and actually doing better than the homeland, they got more involved, mainly by imposing taxes on the colonists. This angered the colonists and this is the main reason for the Revolutionary War and American independence.