I am not a mindless loyalist that agrees with the King’s every word. Instead, I am a colonist that would rather die fighting for independence than to live forever while being ruled by the tyrant that goes by the name of King George III. If you are a loyalist you may be gasping and stating that I am a traitor. However, before you blab to the world that I have a treacherous and disloyal soul, stop and think about the facts. First off, not only does the revolting Parliament have the nerve to create unbearable acts, but we are getting taxed without any representation. Also, don’t forget British acts are the reason why Patriots are establishing rebellions and boycotts. In addition, England is about 3,500 miles away from the colonies. This said, they do not know everything that happens in the colonies. I cannot understand how anyone can believe King George III should forever rule the colonies.
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Think about the Quartering Act. Who enjoyed this act? No one in the right mind! As a result, many British soldiers were treated badly. I realize you may think this was a one-time effect, but think again. Parliament went mad again when they created the Stamp Act. Colonists ignored the tax, scared the tax collectors, and some even attacked tax collector’s homes. 2-years later and Parliament struck again with the Townshend Act. I, like many Patriots boycotted British goods. It was a day that no one thought violence would erupt, but it did. The Boston Massacre happened because colonists were still mad annoyed by the Quartering Act resulting to fistfights and name-calling in streets. Then, on one March 5th, soldiers fired at angry colonists and killed 5 people all because of the Quartering Act. In addition, who can forget the Tea Act? As a result of the Tea Act Patriots organized the Boston Tea Party. In short, Parliaments acts are the reason for protests, boycotts, and
Think about the Quartering Act. Who enjoyed this act? No one in the right mind! As a result, many British soldiers were treated badly. I realize you may think this was a one-time effect, but think again. Parliament went mad again when they created the Stamp Act. Colonists ignored the tax, scared the tax collectors, and some even attacked tax collector’s homes. 2-years later and Parliament struck again with the Townshend Act. I, like many Patriots boycotted British goods. It was a day that no one thought violence would erupt, but it did. The Boston Massacre happened because colonists were still mad annoyed by the Quartering Act resulting to fistfights and name-calling in streets. Then, on one March 5th, soldiers fired at angry colonists and killed 5 people all because of the Quartering Act. In addition, who can forget the Tea Act? As a result of the Tea Act Patriots organized the Boston Tea Party. In short, Parliaments acts are the reason for protests, boycotts, and