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| Tenant uprising | When New York landlords starting intruding on Green Mountain farmers lands they decided to fight back. Land grants had been given to families of New England by the New Hampshire Governor, and when New York tried to implement their claim to the area the settlers insisted the land belonged to the workers. The settlers eventually gained control and the area became Vermont. As this was happening the colonist of New York began seizing land, and stopped paying on their lease. These colonist claimed to be the Sons of Liberty. However, the actual Sons of Liberty, did not agree with their actions, and the colonial and British troops put an end to their uprising. (Foner 182-184) |
| Common Sense | n July of 1775 the English government delivered the Olive Branch Petition to King George in attempt to reassert Americans Loyalty to the crown. In response Thomas Paine, a recent English emigrant, composed the Common Sense pamphlet. He explained that the English government was ran by royal thugs, and had an imperfect system. He was advocating for American Freedom. To be a country ran by a democratic system with frequent elections by the people. He argued that American should be liberated from being ruled by a monarchical government, and be allowed to trade freely. America would become a refuge for all free men. (Foner 192-194) |
| Homespun Virtue | When Charles Townsend convinced Parliament to enforce a new tax on goods imported into the colonies, and create a board of customs commissioner to suppress smugglers the colonist began to boycott. Then began to rely more on American goods then those from Britain. Women began to spin and weave at home instead of buying from Britain. These women became known as the Daughters of Liberty. George Washington started push that nonimportation would allow colonist to reduce their debt, and maintain their liberty. Virginia’s leaders went as far as putting a temporary ban on the importation of slaves. New York and Philadelphia merchants were unwilling to participate at first but eventually joined the rest of the colonies in the ban of importation. (Foner 184-185) |
| The Sweets of Liberty | By 1775, the majority of American Colonist were dreaming of freedom, and there had been numerous brochures spreading through the colonies about natural rights and universal freedoms. At first German colonist had viewed the English Liberty movement as suspicious and selfish, but the imperial struggle with the British Monarch began to make colonist of all back grounds resist their authority. Thomas Jefferson declared that Americans were “a free people claiming their rights, as derived from the laws of nature, and not as the gift of their chief magistrate” in A Summary View of the Rights of British America which he presented to the Continental Congress. They wanted to be seen as an equal part of the monarch. Soon a large part of the colonies adult population would join the militia, and war would break out with the British soldiers. (Foner 191-192) |
| Dunmore's Proclamation | Many colonist were still unsure about the idea of American Liberty. Many were still proud to have membership in the British Empire. Political leader feared a break with Britain would lead to more civil disputes. One Pennsylvania leader predicted a civil war between the north and the south, and believed that remaining a part of the empire would ensure the people security. A Virginia British governor, the earl of Dunmore, declared in 1775 that all slaves that bore arms for the king would receive freedom. By 1176 American colonist were at war with the mother country, but still insisting that their rights within. (Foner191-193) |
| Continental Association | In the eyes of many colonist the legality of the imperial government had been ruined by British actions. Delegated for Massachusetts urged colonist to reject the new laws and prepare for war. In 1774 congress authorized the Suffolk Resolves and adopted the Continental Association, calling for a halt in trading with Great Britain. They began encouraging the colonist to manufacture within America. The Committees of Safety was established to enforce its mandates, and take actions against anyone who tried to profit from the shortage of commodities. The committee made it easier for the poorer man to take part in government discussed political issues. (Foner 188-189) |
| Virtual Representation | Britain was convinced that the colonies needed to pay their share of the cost for protection. Britain decided to pass a tax on the colonies to raise money. This Stamp Act required the colonist to pay for stamps attached to newspapers, legal documents, and other goods. The colonist rejected this act made by the British government arguing that they had no representation in Parliament. This is where the statement “no taxation without representation” comes from. British government argued that virtual representation meant that each Member of Parliament spoke for the entire empire and the interest of the people, not just the district they came from. (Foner 176-179) |
| The war in the south | By 1778 the British made the south the focus of the war. In the south many of the colonist were still loyal to the crown, and the British believed they could use this to enlist the men to aid them in the war. They also hoped that the economy would take a hit if they encourage the slave to escape and join them. Ten of thousands of slaved joined the British lines. In 1870 Congress was bankrupt and the armies stopped getting paid. On January 1, 1781 disgruntled soldiers killed three officers and marched toward Philadelphia. They were offered discharges or reenlistment bonuses. They were not the only group to rebel, but the others did not fare as well with two of their leaders being killed. Unsuccessful in turning these advantages to their favor, the British lost their hold on the south. (Foner205-207) |
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