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If the colonists refused to house the British troops was that considered treason?
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∙ 11y ago
yes yes it is
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Did all of the colonists approve of what happened at the tea party Why?
No, they were divided about it. The colonists were all English and loyal to the king so action against the king was considered treason. We have the impression that ALL the people in the colonies were ready to revolt. Not true. Washington was against the tea party and made statements about it in letters and to others.
How do you use traitor in a sentence?
George Washington would be called a traitor from the colonists.
What is an example of treason?
The most famous traitor in American history is Benedict Arnold. He was general for the colonial army during the Revolutionary War but had a dispute with the Continental Congress and decided to switch sides and work for the British. That is called treason.
What is a woman who commits treason?
A traitor.
Give an example of an act of treason?
One example of an act of treason would be trying to overthrow the government or the betrayal of trust or confidence.
What was the term used by the British for the colonists when they refused to obey orders of the King?
Treason
Why did some colonists accuse Patrick Henry of treason?
They didn't. It was the British who did and they hung him for it.
Did the British compare colonists to stray cats?
I have never read they did. You have to remember that ALL were British subjects and the revolution was treason against the king. The colonies were British and so were the colonists.
Did british compare colonists to stray cats?
I have never read they did. You have to remember that ALL were British subjects and the revolution was treason against the king. The colonies were British and so were the colonists.
What were some risks taken by the colonists for signing the Declaration of Independence?
According to the British Crown this was treason and a hanging offense.
What did servants do for Henry the vlll?
Anything he wanted them to do. If they refused, they could be tried for treason depending on what they refused. Treason is a crime that had the penalty of death.
What risk was taken by those who signed the declaration of independence?
The colonists risked being targeted by British Parliament, whom was often known for their cruel punishments in regards to treason.
What was declaring independence considering under English law?
The Declaration of Independence was considered an Act of Treason under British Law, in the eye's of the British Government, the Colonials had defied the King and that was punishable in the utmost fashion... they had committed the highest offence considered at the time
What did British leaders advise King George lll to do after the battle of bunker hill?
Kings don't ask for advice. He decided that the colonists were in rebellion and ordered more troops into the colonies. As far as he was concerned treason had been committed by the colonists.
Was the southern states cession considered treason?
it was not considered treason because of the way the cession happened
Who said Patrick Henry committed treason colonist or British leaders?
British leaders said Patrick Henry committed treason.
What was the punishment for committing treason on the declaration of independence?
Since the Americans won the war, there was no punishment. However, if the colonists had lost, the signers of the declaration would likely have been tried and convicted of treason against the king and hung, and their property confiscated.
