THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE TEXT SIGNERS AND LEGACY
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The distance made it difficult for colonists to have a say in English government.
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The distance made them miss Great Britain and plan to move back.
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It made them respect the Royal Governors because they were the only direct connection to Great Britain they had.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The war provided Great Britain enormous territorial gains in North America, but disputes over subsequent frontier policy and paying the war’s expenses led to colonial discontent, and ultimately to the American Revolution.
Detailed explanation-2: -Relations with Britain were amiable, and the colonies relied on British trade for economic success and on British protection from other nations with interests in North America. In 1756, the French and Indian War broke out between the two dominant powers in North America: Britain and France.
Detailed explanation-3: -8.3A Explain the reasons for the growth of representative government and institutions during the colonial period. The distance from England created a need for colonists to make their own laws and keep peace and order. Colonists were accustomed to English historical traditions (Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, etc.)