What actions by the British government convinced the colonists that they needed to declare their independence? They believed the British were treating the colonists unfairly. The British passed many tax laws that impacted the colonists.
Q. Who were British colonists influenced by?
The founders of the British colonies were greatly influenced by an economic theory known as mercantilism. This theory held that Earth had a limited supply of wealth in the form of natural resources, especially gold and silver, so the best way to become a stronger nation was to acquire the most wealth.
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- Q. Who were British colonists influenced by?
- Q. Which political thinker exercised the most influence on British colonists in North America?
- Q. What actions by the British government convinced the colonists?
- Q. What was one argument did Alexander Hamilton use to convince people?
- Q. How was America governed before the revolution?
- Q. What was America called before the revolution?
- Q. Which event was most significant in leading to the American Revolution?
- Q. Which event from the war most led to the American victory?
- Q. Did American Revolution benefit the slaves?
- Q. How did America win the Revolutionary War?
- Q. What is one reason colonists came to America?
Q. Which political thinker exercised the most influence on British colonists in North America?
John Locke
Q. What actions by the British government convinced the colonists?
Q. What was one argument did Alexander Hamilton use to convince people?
What argument did Alexander Hamilton use to convince people that it was not dangerous to place power in the hands of one man? That man would have to pass a religious test before he could become president; thus, citizens could be sure that he was of good character.
Q. How was America governed before the revolution?
Three types of governments existed in the colonies prior to the American Revolution: royal, charter and proprietary. Royal colonies were governed directly by the British government through a royal governor appointed by the Crown. The proprietary colonies were: Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Q. What was America called before the revolution?
United Colonies
Q. Which event was most significant in leading to the American Revolution?
1. The Stamp Act (March 1765)
Q. Which event from the war most led to the American victory?
the Revolutionary War
Q. Did American Revolution benefit the slaves?
The American Revolution had profound effects on the institution of slavery. Several thousand slaves won their freedom by serving on both sides of the War of Independence. As a result of the Revolution, a surprising number of slaves were manumitted, while thousands of others freed themselves by running away.
Q. How did America win the Revolutionary War?
After French assistance helped the Continental Army force the British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, in 1781, the Americans had effectively won their independence, though fighting would not formally end until 1783.
Q. What is one reason colonists came to America?
Colonists came to America because they wanted political liberty. They wanted religious freedom and economic opportunity. The United States is a country where individual rights and self-government are important.
