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Sergio Corena
on Dec 14, 2024
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Which of the following made many colonial leaders hesitant to support the idea of independence?
A) the cautionary words in Common Sense about the foolishness of fighting the British
B) fear of class conflict and "anarchy from below"
C) reluctance to lose the highest positions within the colonial government structure
D) the belief of most colonists that taxation was actually highly beneficial to the colonies
E) a desire to wait until the allegiance of Canada and the West Indies could be secured
Idea Of Independence
The concept that a nation, territory, or people should govern itself, free from external control or influence.
Class Conflict
The tension or antagonism which exists in society due to competing socioeconomic interests and desires between people of different classes.
Anarchy
A state of society without government or law, where no person or group holds power, often resulting in disorder and chaos.
- Examine the range of reactions among different colonial and British individuals to the increasing strains.
- Illustrate the process of forming a collective identity and unity in the colonies through their reactions to British mandates.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the range of reactions among different colonial and British individuals to the increasing strains.
- Illustrate the process of forming a collective identity and unity in the colonies through their reactions to British mandates.