American Rebellion against the British
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Prior to upright rebellion, targeted towards the British, that had resulted in the severing of ties between the colonies and Great Britain, Americans had been feeling unpleased for quite some time. The causes can be attributed to a multitude of reasons such as the passing of legislation to preside over the colonies, the demanding system of mercantilism, and the newly held idea of republicanism as a form of government, in addition to the concept expressed in the highly popular pamphlet “Common Sense”. However, in the eyes of the British, they were simply looking out for the best interest of the colonists by offering them protection against the Native American tribes.
During this time period,…show more content… In the eyes of the British, the Proclamation of 1763 was only issued due to recent uprisings by the Native American population. They wished to stabilize relations with the natives first, before embarking on the trip to western land, and prevent another was like the 7 Years War from occurring. As for the Navigation Laws, despite seeming oppressive to the colonists, they imposed no burden because they were loosely enforced. The Stamp Act and Townshend Acts reform were long overdue. While the Stamp Act was targeted towards raising money to support the new military that could defend colonists like the previous army had, the Townshend Acts were more geared towards paying the salaries of royal governors and judges. Each had similar reasoning. They were a way for Britain to get the colonists to pay off the debt that they owed for protection and from starting the 7 Years War. Besides, for generations Britons had paid taxes far higher than that of the colonists and nevertheless, the colonists were represented in Parliament, although they wanted to make it appear as if they were not. No matter what they claimed, every British subject was represent in Parliament through virtual representation, by the members. When the Tea Act was passed, it was because Britain truly wanted the colonists to have the tea. It was not a trick like the colonists suspected it to be. The British East India Company was deteriorating and Britain needed to dispose of the tea someway. Offering it to the colonists was the perfect solution seeing as they could make good use of it since they drank it frequently. Albeit the mercantilist system had damaging effects on the colonists, it conveyed benefits. For instance, the Virginia tobacco planters enjoyed a monopoly in the British trade, the London government paid money to colonial producers for ship parts, and the colonists had the protection of the greatest navy in the
