POL SCI 21A Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Connecticut Compromise, Limited Government, Aborted
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Life wasn"t bad for the white men; they really had more discretion and wiggle- room than they lead on. Parliament forced the colonies pay taxes to pay for british protection after/during the french and indian war. After boycotts, in 1774 the colonies began seriously contemplating independence. The continental congress, after 2 years of debate and discussion, adopted the. The declaration listed numerous grievances the colonies had against king. George iii (not parliament) and used said complaints as justification for seceding from british rule. French assistance helped the colonies win the ensuing war against britain. The revolutionary leaders quoted european philosophers when explaining their justifications for revolting. Winning independence the language of the declaration of independence (by thomas jefferson) closely mirrored john locke"s beliefs (paraphrased above) The colonies won independence in 1783, despite unlikely odds since britain had far more resources. The purpose of the revolution was merely to restore denied rights, not to completely rearrange the lives/ways of the colonials.
