POLI 2051 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Olive Branch Petition, First Continental Congress, Intolerable Acts
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Mercantilism- an economic theory designed to increase a nation"s wealth through the development of commercial industry and a favorable balance of trade. New taxes on sugar and stamp act to cover the. Colonists didn"t have a problem with the tax itself costs of the war but what it opens up to. Were not trying to break apart from britain at this. Cut off food imports and exports o o o. Virginia became the first colony to call for independence. Twelve of the thirteen colonies voted for independence from john locke. Lots of the ideas for the declaration of independence came. Called for a national government to make peace, appoint officers. First attempt at government: the articles of confederation o for an army, negotiate with indian tribes, coin money, and control the post office o o o o. Needed the votes of nine states to pass a measure or amendment. Band of states that come together for a common purpose.
