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What were the 5 grievances that colonists cited as a violation against king George and the British parliament?
That they will go to war
Why did King George and parliament pass the Coreceive Acts?
Beacuse the colonists started revolting against them
As George Washington prepared to lead the colonists against the British Continental what?
Attempted to make peace with King George III
Why did they not do so?
The reason King George and Parliament did not give the American colonists representation in the legislature is because they did not consider the colonists citizens of England, but rather inhabitants of a British colony.
Who prepared to lead the colonists against the British the Continental Congress tried to make peace with King George II?
George Washington
What was Congress doing while George Washington was preparing the colonists against the British?
The congress pursued peace
How could the British government have prevented the American Revolution?
By appealing to King George III to intervene in their behalf with the Parliament.
Who put a tax on import to the colonies?
British Parliament and King George III
What arguments did the colonist use to support their call for independence?
- Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness- King George III violated the rights of the colonists by taxing and passing unfair laws; British army violated the colonists rights too- colonists had the right to break away from Britain because the government should protect the people, but King George III didn't do that.
What required colonists to house and feed British soldiers?
The legislation requires the quartering act
How did the Boston tea party and Boston massacre affect colonists' opinion of the king and parliament?
The Boston Tea Party and the Boston Massacre significantly fueled colonial resentment towards the British government. The Boston Massacre, where British soldiers killed five colonists, was portrayed as a brutal attack on innocent civilians, galvanizing anti-British sentiment. Similarly, the Boston Tea Party, a protest against the Tea Act, demonstrated the colonists' defiance and growing frustration with taxation without representation. Together, these events united colonists in their opposition to King George III and Parliament, ultimately contributing to the call for independence.
Why did the thirteen colonies become angry with king george?
The thirteen colonies became angry with King George III for several reasons, including his imposition of various taxes such as the Stamp Act and the Tea Act without their consent, which they viewed as unjust and a violation of their rights as British subjects. Additionally, they were frustrated by the lack of representation in the British Parliament, leading to the famous slogan "no taxation without representation." The colonies also resented the presence of British troops in their cities and the restrictions placed on their trade and commerce by the British government. These grievances ultimately led to the American Revolution and the colonies declaring independence from British rule.
