James Otis
Samuel Adams and James Otis both agreed on the importance of opposing British taxation and asserting colonial rights. They believed that the Stamp Act and other forms of taxation without representation were unjust and violated the rights of the colonists. Both men were instrumental in mobilizing public sentiment against British rule and advocating for colonial resistance, setting the stage for the American Revolution. Their collaboration helped to unite colonists in their fight for independence.
There were two audiences, actually. The immediate audience was the angry colonists who were present on December 16, 1773 when the event occurred, as well as those who watched or soon heard about this protest against unfair British taxation of tea. But the other audience was the King of England-- he wasn't there, although his soldiers were, but the colonists were sending him a message. They believed British rule had become too onerous and unjust, and they were ready to take action.
using methods of civil disobedience, that is, refusing to obey laws considered to be unjust. =)
The British caused it by being in Boston. Red Coats get relatively no pay so they competed for jobs with the Bostonians. That, and the stress of taxes (Sugar and Stamp Acts) caused a lot of hostilities towards the British. A mob started throwing things at guards outside the custom house. Major Pitcairn tried to keep his troops from firing back, but they did anyway. When one person fired, others followed. It's important to remember that the British directly involved did nothing but compete for jobs. They were under attack from ice balls, stones, anything the mob could throw, they did. Paul Revere's picture where the Bostonians looked completely innocent was not what really happened. It was propaganda to antagonize Britain.
Unjust
people should resist unfair laws (apex)
Arthur Iredell, a North Carolina judge and politician, supported the boycott of British tea in protest of the Tea Act imposed by the British government. He believed in the rights of the colonies to resist unjust taxation and showed solidarity with the cause of the American colonists in opposing British policies.
Henry David Thoreau was the critical thinker and American philosopher who advocated civil disobedience when laws are unjust. His essay "Civil Disobedience" inspired many future activists and leaders to peacefully resist unjust government actions.
People should resist unfair laws.people should disobey unjust laws.
That it has not done enough to truly represent the people
Ignore it and distance themselves from the government
Samuel Adams and James Otis both agreed on the importance of opposing British taxation and asserting colonial rights. They believed that the Stamp Act and other forms of taxation without representation were unjust and violated the rights of the colonists. Both men were instrumental in mobilizing public sentiment against British rule and advocating for colonial resistance, setting the stage for the American Revolution. Their collaboration helped to unite colonists in their fight for independence.
people should disobey unjust laws~apex
Britain passed the Intolerable Acts in response to the Boston Tea Party as punishment for the colonists' protests against British colonial rule. The acts were intended to assert British authority over the colonies and quell dissent, leading the colonists to view them as harsh and unjust.
It is called Resistance or Disobedience. (Civil disobedience). . An individual in a society must obey just laws. Disobey and resist unjust laws....However,there are ways within the legal system through which the problems can be solved peacefully.
There were two audiences, actually. The immediate audience was the angry colonists who were present on December 16, 1773 when the event occurred, as well as those who watched or soon heard about this protest against unfair British taxation of tea. But the other audience was the King of England-- he wasn't there, although his soldiers were, but the colonists were sending him a message. They believed British rule had become too onerous and unjust, and they were ready to take action.
using methods of civil disobedience, that is, refusing to obey laws considered to be unjust. =)