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If you are referring to the American colonies of Great Britain, then the simplified answer is as follows (there were multiple reasons, not all of which are described here):
1) Some of the first colonists left Great Britain due to social and religious beliefs that were at odds with the rest of society. So instead of being persecuted at home, they left to pursue their social and religious practices where they wouldn't be at risk of being jailed or condemned in some other way. To be completely free from the influence of the home country, they desired complete independence.
2) Some of the colonists left Great Britain to take advantage of opportunities they didn't have at home - they could purchase land inexpensively (or even obtain land grants), they could pursue trade and build up businesses that they couldn't develop at home. Over time, many of these businesses and trade became quite profitable. Although most colonist considered themselves loyal British subjects, they did not have any representation in Parliament (the British version of Congress). Parliament began to see that American trade was profitable and wanted their share in the form of taxes and other fees. Since Americans did not have a member of Parliament representing them, they felt that others (people living in Great Britain, who elected all of the Members of Parliament) had the ability to take their money away without having any say at all in the matter. They were citizens, but couldn't elect anyone to Parliament to represent them - hence the dispute over "taxation without representation". Many people today believe that Americans did not want to be ruled by a king and that is why they revolted. This is not really true. Even with the disputes about taxes, most of the issues were with Parliament, not the king. However, the king eventually took the side of Parliament and it was at that point that American colonists turned against the king as well.
3) The issues with taxation were the beginning of the desire for self rule, or at least better representation in Parliament. In Canada, there were many of the same issues, but most people wanted to resolve the issues without resorting to breaking completely away. Over time, Canada has achieve substantially the same independence as the US, although they remain part of the Commonwealth of Nations and have a monarch as Head of State (vs. having a President, as we do). The path to independence was much longer for Canada, however.
What else can I help you with?
What are the two main purposes of declarartion of independence?
Declaring our Independence from Britain as our own country and Stating that we can do what we want.
What did Benjamin Franklin want the colonies become?
What Benjamin Franklin WantedHe wanted the colonies to be independent and free from the British. This was why he was so involved into doing as many things as he could to make that possible.
Why did the british government want to restrict manufacturing in the colonies and trade between colonies?
The British introduced the Navigation Acts as a part of the Mercantilist system. Products either coming to or going from the colonies could only be carried on British Ships. Certain products, including tobacco, sugar and rice could only be shipped to Great Britain. The Mother Country was to have a monopoly on the manufacture of goods produced from raw materials in the colonies. The British wanted to become economically self-sufficient and to primarily push forward laws that would benefit the Mother Country above all else, excluding the colonies.
Why did many former french colonies wanted to keep ties to france?
Like most colonies, the French colonies of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries were economically linked to France. Their economies depended on the French buying their products and the manufactured goods the French sold to them. Former colonies want to start out strong and cutting ties to the mother country, and thus forcing a complete overhaul of the economy, is not a good way to do it.
What was the religion of Virginia?
Whatever you want it to be. It's a free country!
What are the two main purposes of declarartion of independence?
Declaring our Independence from Britain as our own country and Stating that we can do what we want.
What did Benjamin Franklin want the colonies become?
What Benjamin Franklin WantedHe wanted the colonies to be independent and free from the British. This was why he was so involved into doing as many things as he could to make that possible.
Why do some people want to be an independent country in the 13 colonies?
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Why the loyalist did not want to leave England?
they did not want to live there mother country
Why did the british government want to restrict manufacturing in the colonies and trade between colonies?
The British introduced the Navigation Acts as a part of the Mercantilist system. Products either coming to or going from the colonies could only be carried on British Ships. Certain products, including tobacco, sugar and rice could only be shipped to Great Britain. The Mother Country was to have a monopoly on the manufacture of goods produced from raw materials in the colonies. The British wanted to become economically self-sufficient and to primarily push forward laws that would benefit the Mother Country above all else, excluding the colonies.
What does Benjamin Franklin want to see?
He wanted the colonies to be independent and free from the british.
Who diid the 13 colonies want to be free from?
Britain sweety <3 Chachi
Why did many former french colonies wanted to keep ties to france?
Like most colonies, the French colonies of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries were economically linked to France. Their economies depended on the French buying their products and the manufactured goods the French sold to them. Former colonies want to start out strong and cutting ties to the mother country, and thus forcing a complete overhaul of the economy, is not a good way to do it.
What was the religion of Virginia?
Whatever you want it to be. It's a free country!
What do parent do at the water park?
whatever they want, its a free country
What does the young boy want his mother to imagine?
The young boy wants his mother to imagine that they are going to the far away country
Can black people get hickeys?
It`s a free country do what you want dude
