HIS 135 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Natural And Legal Rights, Mercantilism, Olive Branch Petition
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British policy of avoiding strict enforcement of parliamentary laws, meant to keep not american colonies obedient to england. British had empire and now wanted to regulate it. Left britain broke and want colonies to help pay for war debt (taxes) Viewed americans as british subjects and had to obey british law. Mercantilism: people have to pay to keep government wealth: a wealthy country is a strong country and view of ""exports over imports"" Fear of tyranny: heavy handed oppressive government. Assemblies: appointed by american colonist, 80% of men vote, very democratic. Writes 2 treaties o justifies english revolutions. Exam 2 study guide o causing americans to like it: natural rights in the state of nature, government protects these rights (why created) 3: the revolution of the government is justified. French recruit spanish and do well in beginning, but british win. Causes overnight change of salutary neglect to stricter laws in colonies.
