Historians distinguish two forms of colonialism. Settler colonialism with a large number of colonists, seeking fertile land to farm. Exploitation colonialism involved fewer colonists, typically interested trading resources for export.
The American colonists hated the Stamp Act, Townshend Act, and the Tea Act because they did not want raised taxes. They believed it to be unfair and unnecessary.
because they are black,
both believed colonial powers were exploiting the citizens of their country.
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Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine
colonists believed that since the government had no representative they had no right to tax them. Their rallying cry was "NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION!!"
This describes the principle of "popular sovereignty," which asserts that the authority of government is derived from and should reflect the will of the people it governs.
Colonists believed it was a threat to their self-government.
They believed they were fighting for their freedom.
Many colonists believed that this legislation meant the British were trying to take away their tradition of self-government.
"Yankees" or "patriots". Others called them "rebels" or ''sons of violence.''
One key action by the British government that American colonists viewed as a violation of their rights as Englishmen was the imposition of taxes without representation, particularly exemplified by the Stamp Act of 1765. Colonists believed that as Englishmen, they were entitled to a voice in their governance and should not be taxed by a Parliament in which they had no representatives. This sentiment fueled widespread protests and contributed significantly to the growing desire for independence.
The colonists believed that since they had no representatives in the English government, That the government had no right to tax them. their rallying cry was" no taxation without representation".
the british government believed this would keep peace with native Americans . the colonist thought the british government should not interfere.