Colonial Restrictions On The Colonists

Many years after permanent English settlements had been made in the Americas, the colonists began to shape a more American identity and considered themselves as separate from England. This ideology of independence drove England to place more restrictions on the colonists. As a result of these constraints, the colonists justifiably reacted by revolting against British authority. It is understandable why the colonists reacted in such a way, as their rights were seized from them more and more with each act that Parliament placed upon them. Most of these laws were made only to benefit England, while taking away from colonies. The colonists were quite angered by this as they felt Colonial resistance to Britain began to emerge after the French and Indian War had ended. King George III issued the Proclamation of 1763, which banned colonists from settling in areas west of the Proclamation line in order to preserve the land for the Native Americans as well as limit trade between the colonists and the Native Americans. Colonists that had already settled on the land were ordered to move back into their designated …show more content…
With all of the rules and regulations forced on them, it is clear why the colonists wanted to isolate themselves from Britain and revolt against Parliament’s rule. Due to Britain’s dishonesty and tyranny, the colonists fought to preserve their rights. To reach their goal of fair treatment, the colonists initiated many riots and disputes in disagreement to Parliament. This anger was warranted by the fact that they had previously been promised the same rights as Englishmen, and were determined to fight for those rights. While these actions might have seemed imprudent at the time, they lead up to a major point in America’s history. The colonists’ endeavor towards freedom begins what is now known as the American