P1.
The American revolution is often draped in virtue and righteousness. Some parts of it were, but many are romanticized. There are other less “pretty” sounding reasons for the revolution, many being political and economic. Economic factors have significant impact on the reasons for reform such as heavy taxation and laws that led to extreme financial discomfort. Politically, the grounds leading to such a movement are less weighty, political motivation tied back to economics.
P2.
Financial stability was often put at stake with the introduction of new taxes and regulations. Before Parliament had laid out any questionable taxes (i.e. stamp act), the citizens appeared perfectly content with Parliament's decisions (Doc C). The stamp act required that every document, used by the colonists be stamped and taxed. One can see why this would cause anger (as paper …show more content…
Common sense made the people wary of a government that knew little to nothing about the people. It also made the people question the validity of the King’s politics. A government cannot reasonably expect to fairly rule people whom the have no conscience of, or one that is thousands of miles away (Doc I). A government with no control over its citizens is unappealing, the people wished for a new system. The English monarchy continuously attempted to tighten its control of the colonies. With this came the Proclamation of 1763, which forbade colonist from moving westward, and the Hessian Hiring. The Proclamation prevented families from expanding and led to agricultural issues. Soon after came the Hessians, who were German mercenaries not opposed to brutality. The colonists were thus put in physical danger. This was the limit of the people. They no longer wished to be ruled by a government that had zero regard for their safety or happiness (The Causes and Consequences of the American
The American revolution is often draped in virtue and righteousness. Some parts of it were, but many are romanticized. There are other less “pretty” sounding reasons for the revolution, many being political and economic. Economic factors have significant impact on the reasons for reform such as heavy taxation and laws that led to extreme financial discomfort. Politically, the grounds leading to such a movement are less weighty, political motivation tied back to economics.
P2.
Financial stability was often put at stake with the introduction of new taxes and regulations. Before Parliament had laid out any questionable taxes (i.e. stamp act), the citizens appeared perfectly content with Parliament's decisions (Doc C). The stamp act required that every document, used by the colonists be stamped and taxed. One can see why this would cause anger (as paper …show more content…
Common sense made the people wary of a government that knew little to nothing about the people. It also made the people question the validity of the King’s politics. A government cannot reasonably expect to fairly rule people whom the have no conscience of, or one that is thousands of miles away (Doc I). A government with no control over its citizens is unappealing, the people wished for a new system. The English monarchy continuously attempted to tighten its control of the colonies. With this came the Proclamation of 1763, which forbade colonist from moving westward, and the Hessian Hiring. The Proclamation prevented families from expanding and led to agricultural issues. Soon after came the Hessians, who were German mercenaries not opposed to brutality. The colonists were thus put in physical danger. This was the limit of the people. They no longer wished to be ruled by a government that had zero regard for their safety or happiness (The Causes and Consequences of the American