The Unjust Declaring of Independence Throughout the short history of America, Americans have been told the tales of how the weak Americans overthrew their tyrannical oppressors against all odds to free the colonies that make the country that it is today. Millions of Americans celebrate on the fourth of July of the day which the second continental congress signed the declaration of independence which included statements which documented “a history of injuries and usurpations designed to establish an absolute Tyranny over these states.” (Jefferson, 1776) The colonists were not justified in declaring independence from Great Britain because all of their reasons were not reasonable, because in reality, the Taxes placed on American’s were justified
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(McDougal Littell) The British had reason to tax the Americans, one of the greatest reasons the British taxed the Americans was because of the French and Indian war, which was a war to expand the British territory into the French and Native American land in Ohio. When the British wanted them to pay taxes to pay for the war, they refused because they believed it was unjustified and was too much to pay, but in reality it was only 6 pence a year (which is $0.12) while the British had to pay 25 shillings (which is $6.00.) (Gladwell, 1993) Thomas Paine wrote in “Common Sense” “Common sense will tell us, that the power which hath endeavored to subdue us, is of all others, the most improper to defend us.” (Paine, 1776)Which explains that the Americans did not think that the British can protect them in any way. The Americans refused to pay these taxes, so the British created the Sugar Act, this act was made because the Americans were evading taxes, and the only way the British government could pay for the war was to put taxes on tea and sugar. Many of the smugglers were powerful men in America, and could turn the patriots who didn’t seem to care about the new act against the British. This happened in the Tea act, which “reduce[d] the deficit …show more content…
The British enforced the “Intolerable acts” which included one act that stated that the Boston Harbor would remain closed until the tea was paid for. (McDougal Littell) The First Continental Congress met, and agreed to boycott all British goods, which in turn forced the Americans to be self sufficient, since they couldn’t trade or buy British goods. The Americans were extremely outraged with the British. The Sons of Liberty performed terrorist attacks against the British such as tarring and feathering, and a civilian attack against the British military which led to the Boston Massacre. The British were forced to take action, and the started to fight back against the destructive Americans. (McDougal Littell) This followed with many battles, and the convention of The Second Continental Congress. At the Second Continental Congress, they wrote the declaration of Independence Throughout these statements, there are many examples of how the Americans believed they could do whatever they wants without approval. “He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of pressing importance,” which states that the Governors, who were appointed by the King, rejected laws because the King did not approve of them. They also stated, “He has obstructed the Administration of justice,” which explains how the King
(McDougal Littell) The British had reason to tax the Americans, one of the greatest reasons the British taxed the Americans was because of the French and Indian war, which was a war to expand the British territory into the French and Native American land in Ohio. When the British wanted them to pay taxes to pay for the war, they refused because they believed it was unjustified and was too much to pay, but in reality it was only 6 pence a year (which is $0.12) while the British had to pay 25 shillings (which is $6.00.) (Gladwell, 1993) Thomas Paine wrote in “Common Sense” “Common sense will tell us, that the power which hath endeavored to subdue us, is of all others, the most improper to defend us.” (Paine, 1776)Which explains that the Americans did not think that the British can protect them in any way. The Americans refused to pay these taxes, so the British created the Sugar Act, this act was made because the Americans were evading taxes, and the only way the British government could pay for the war was to put taxes on tea and sugar. Many of the smugglers were powerful men in America, and could turn the patriots who didn’t seem to care about the new act against the British. This happened in the Tea act, which “reduce[d] the deficit …show more content…
The British enforced the “Intolerable acts” which included one act that stated that the Boston Harbor would remain closed until the tea was paid for. (McDougal Littell) The First Continental Congress met, and agreed to boycott all British goods, which in turn forced the Americans to be self sufficient, since they couldn’t trade or buy British goods. The Americans were extremely outraged with the British. The Sons of Liberty performed terrorist attacks against the British such as tarring and feathering, and a civilian attack against the British military which led to the Boston Massacre. The British were forced to take action, and the started to fight back against the destructive Americans. (McDougal Littell) This followed with many battles, and the convention of The Second Continental Congress. At the Second Continental Congress, they wrote the declaration of Independence Throughout these statements, there are many examples of how the Americans believed they could do whatever they wants without approval. “He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of pressing importance,” which states that the Governors, who were appointed by the King, rejected laws because the King did not approve of them. They also stated, “He has obstructed the Administration of justice,” which explains how the King