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- 1 Which of the following was not an example of early colonial attempts a unity?
- 2 What was the main reason amendments were never added to the Articles of Confederation?
- 3 Which plan was agreed upon to satisfy Southern fears that the federal government might be funded through export duties?
- 4 Why did the colonists object so strongly to the idea of taxation without representation?
- 5 What caused unhappiness in the colonies in 1775?
- 6 How did parliamentary taxation of colonies lead to the American Revolution?
Which of the following was not an example of early colonial attempts a unity?
Which was NOT an example of early colonial attempts at unity? Which is NOT one of the self-evident truths listed by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence? Which defines the principle of popular sovereignty? Government exists and functions only with the consent of the governed; people hold political power.
What was the main reason amendments were never added to the Articles of Confederation?
5. The document was also practically impossible to amend. The Articles required unanimous consent to any amendment, so all 13 states would need to agree on a change. Given the rivalries between the states, that rule made the Articles impossible to adapt after the war ended with Britain in 1783.
Why did the colonists believed they should not be taxed by Parliament?
The King and Parliament believed they had the right to tax the colonies. Many colonists felt that they should not pay these taxes, because they were passed in England by Parliament, not by their own colonial governments. They protested, saying that these taxes violated their rights as British citizens.
Which plan was agreed upon to satisfy Southern fears that the federal government might be funded through export duties?
Chapter 2 Government
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 55 builders of constitution | Framers |
| A plan to satisfy Southern fears that the federal Government might be funded through export duties | Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise |
| Madison’s plan for a National Government with greatly expanded powers | Virginia Plan |
Why did the colonists object so strongly to the idea of taxation without representation?
Indeed the arbitrary raising of taxes without any counterpower was seen as an injustice. It is why the expression “No taxation without Representation”. They thought that due to the fact that they had nobody to represent them in the Westminster Parliament.
Why did many colonists feel they should not pay taxes?
Many colonists felt that they should not pay these taxes, because they were passed in England by Parliament, not by their own colonial governments. They protested, saying that these taxes violated their rights as British citizens.
What caused unhappiness in the colonies in 1775?
Many people in America felt their concerns were not being heard, and this caused more unhappiness in the colonies. In April of 1775, a group of colonists fought against the British army in the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
How did parliamentary taxation of colonies lead to the American Revolution?
Parliamentary taxation of colonies, international trade, and the American Revolution, 1763–1775. The American Revolution was precipitated, in part, by a series of laws passed between 1763 and 1775 that regulating trade and taxes. This legislation caused tensions between colonists and imperial officials,…
Who did the American colonists think of themselves as citizens?
By the 1770’s, Great Britain had established a number of colonies in North America. The American colonists thought of themselves as citizens of Great Britain and subjects of King George III.