American history section 1
United States History
Essential Questions
How did British mercantilism affect the colonies? Mercantilism greatly affected the society and culture of the colonies. The colonists adopted customs of England, bought English goods, and also took on most of England’s ideas about politics and education. Most people believed that the colonies were outposts of the British world.
How democratic was colonial America? Colonial America was not very democratic. Slavery still existed in the colonies, and the colonies were ruled by a King. Up until the American revolution, most colonists still considered themselves loyal to the King.
How did the French and Indian War sow the seeds of discontent? The French and Indian War created resentment toward the American colonies among British leaders. They were angry that the colonists had made so few financial contribution to the war, even though it was waged largely for American benefit. They were also angry that the colonists had been selling food to the French in the West Indies during the war.
How did Britain’s “neglect” of the colonies gradually lead to independence? Britain had allowed the colonies in North America, by and large, a lot of freedom to govern themselves. The French and Indian war put Britain into staggering debt. In order to gain money, the British began to levy taxes on the colonies. The colonists objected, and this gradually led to America’s independence.
Explain the methods of colonial response when rebelling against governmental control, whether British or colonial. The colonists responded in many ways against governmental control. The colonists revolted against the government, and also boycotted goods. The colonists also held meetings, most commonly in taverns strategizing on how to revolt against the government.
What were the different views concerning declaring independence? There were two main views concerning declaring independence from England in the colonies. Many favored complete independence from
Essential Questions
How did British mercantilism affect the colonies? Mercantilism greatly affected the society and culture of the colonies. The colonists adopted customs of England, bought English goods, and also took on most of England’s ideas about politics and education. Most people believed that the colonies were outposts of the British world.
How democratic was colonial America? Colonial America was not very democratic. Slavery still existed in the colonies, and the colonies were ruled by a King. Up until the American revolution, most colonists still considered themselves loyal to the King.
How did the French and Indian War sow the seeds of discontent? The French and Indian War created resentment toward the American colonies among British leaders. They were angry that the colonists had made so few financial contribution to the war, even though it was waged largely for American benefit. They were also angry that the colonists had been selling food to the French in the West Indies during the war.
How did Britain’s “neglect” of the colonies gradually lead to independence? Britain had allowed the colonies in North America, by and large, a lot of freedom to govern themselves. The French and Indian war put Britain into staggering debt. In order to gain money, the British began to levy taxes on the colonies. The colonists objected, and this gradually led to America’s independence.
Explain the methods of colonial response when rebelling against governmental control, whether British or colonial. The colonists responded in many ways against governmental control. The colonists revolted against the government, and also boycotted goods. The colonists also held meetings, most commonly in taverns strategizing on how to revolt against the government.
What were the different views concerning declaring independence? There were two main views concerning declaring independence from England in the colonies. Many favored complete independence from