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The Stamp Act of 1765 was one of the major reasons for the American Revolution. The major reason for its controversy was the difference between the mentalities of people living in America and the people living in Britain. America was colonized by the British by the late 1600s. Naturally, the people who settled in the colonies wanted to be treated as normal British citizens. By the 1750s the American colonists’ attitudes had changed. They believed they deserved autonomy in their matters and would be okay with a little regulatory oversight from Britain. There was also a constant disapproval of British policies and there was a common anger among everyone that no American colonist was in the British parliament to voice their issues. Most of all, they wanted the same treatment as British citizens since they actually were British citizens. The British attitude, on the other hand, was of a conservative nature. They believed that a colony was supposed to be below the empire and its only purpose was to reap profits for the empire. They were, in fact, planning to stricten the regulations of trade and increase profits. The politicians of the time demanded the same. This is where the Stamp Act comes in. The British were looking for a way to maximize their profits and introduced a law through which any piece of paper(newspaper, magazine, cigarette wrapping, legal documents, playing cards etc) used in the colonies would be exclusively manufactured in Britain bearing a stamp of the government and this paper would be taxed in all American states. They made this tax look like funds for the British troops stationed in American colonies. This created a massive uproar and the colonists believed that they were not being treated as British citizens. There were protests everywhere, stamp duty officials were harassed and merchants declared an embargo on British goods. This act was repealed in 1766 though the damage had already been done. I have also written an answer for the following question: What should I do if I have a crush on my best friend?  

The Stamp Act raised the price of paper goods sold in the colonies.

This was a proclamation that was created in order to prevent people from crossing over to places wherein they have no right to be. The French and the Indians were still going through the war at that time. When this was released, it caused colonists to fear the continual British restrictions to their own rights. This actually has a lot of effect on the Americans as Britain was able to get a large percentage of the North American land. While this was supposed to lessen the conflict between people, it is safe to say that not everyone was happy with this proclamation but at that time, they had nothing else to do but to honor it.

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The situation in America in the eighteenth century was tense. On the one hand there were benefits from the British holding sway in the colonies, on the other, residents wanted the same rights as were held by the British. There was always fear that the Indians would attack and overrule the country. The loyalists were not so bothered about the then king of Britain, George III, but did appreciate the protection their loyalty brought in the military attacks on the Indians. The French came into the conflict on the side of the colonists making it an international rather than a civil war. The outcome, American independence, was only won after years of conflict.

The correct answer to this question is A. Reduced colonists need for protection against the French in Canada. Also referred to as The Seven Years’ War, the French and Indian war was fought for control of North America. Ultimately, the British won. Their win allowed them to expand their claims of territory in the New World. On the other hand, with any War, their debt increased. Between the debt and the lack of military support, the British chose to give London more control. The war also affected the colonists, for they had to learn to come together despite their differences.

The main purpose of declaration of Independence was to make it known to the British colonialists then, that the American people were ready to be self determined and govern themselves. This was contained in a letter written by Thomas Jefferson at a time of war when most American colonies had already established their own currency, army, post office, and administrative offices. Jefferson was appointed alongside other members that included Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. In the declaration, Jefferson maintained that a group of people, have a right to to seek to have their own government if that government is seen as no longer accepted by the people due to their oppressive nature and illegitimacy The declaration which had John Hancock, of Massachusetts as the first signatory among the 56 signers was presented to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 2, 1776.

Prior to the American Revolutionary War, Great Britain was ruling and fighting many other countries. They were the powerhouse and it was difficult for other countries to win conflicts with them. In a sense, the countries as a whole waited during the war to see what would happen.   They let the colonists start the war before they would intervene. The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point in the war because it showed that the colonists could win the war and it allowed other countries to help the colonists against Great Britain. France became an ally with America even though they fought in the past because they wanted the colonists to win against Great Britain. They did this because they didn’t want Great Britain to become stronger and acquire more land.

To be given the job of commander in chief of the Continental Army was a compliment to say the least. George Washington was pretty well-known by the Congress men prior to the declaration of independence by the colonists.   George Washington had been a contributor to the militia prior to the war. He was a land surveyor which allowed him to learn about the land. This would later help him with fighting battles. He then led the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War. This experience allowed him to be knowledgeable about fighting and leading an army. Therefore, Congress knew this about George and felt that he would be able to lead the army with his skills, charisma and personality.

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