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Why is The mayflower compact an example of self government?
It was an agreement among people to govern themselves.
What are taxation debates for a loyalist in a patriot vs loyalist debate?
The loyalists believed it was OK to tax the colonies because they were British subjects. However, the patriots did not believe this was right because the rulers were so far away and had thus far allowed them to govern themselves.
What basic actions are the pilgrims taking by writing the mayflower compact?
They were forming an agreement on how to govern themselves.
What did the first continental congress demand?
In 1774, the First Continental Congress meeting took place. 12 out of 13 colonies sent delegates. The Congress demanded the repeal of the Intolerable Acts and the right to govern and tax themselves. The Continental Congress also held new boycotts.
Why do people around the world have different ideas about how to govern themselves?
because every group of people have their own traditions
Why were the American colonies largely left to govern themselves?
England was busy fighting wars and had little time to pay attention to colonial laws. Therefore, the colonists largely governed themselves.
Why were the English colonies in North America forced to govern themselves?
they werent forced to govern themselves. they became independent after the american revolution which was when the 13 US colonies demanded to be independent.
What did great Britain expect the colonies to do after the french and Indian war?
The colonies were unofficially allowed to govern themselves.
Who outlined in his pamphlet Common Sense the colonies should govern themselves?
Thomas Paine
Who did the patriots for?
The patriots fought for the Colonies, or the United States to be free from English rule given the rights to govern themselves.
The system in which an imperial power governs it's colonies closely because it believes that the people are not able to govern themselves?
Paternalism
In what ways were the colonies already developing independence from Britain?
The colonies wanted the same rights that British citizens had. They decided to govern themselves and eventually wanted to separate from Britain.
How does the introduction of the declaration of independence supports Jefferson's purpose?
it lists the ways that king George III has injured the colonies
Which statement is true regarding the government structures of New France and the English colonies?
New France was governed by the king, while some English colonies had authority to govern themselves.
Why did Montesquieu believe people could not govern themselves?
Montesquieu did believe people could govern themselves
Why did Montesquieu believe people could govern themselves?
Montesquieu did believe people could govern themselves
Did british govern the 13 colonies?
Yes
