WORLD HISTORY

EMERGENCE OF USA

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND ITS IMPACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement best summarizes the political relationship between the colonies and Great Britain?
A
The colonial governors had authority and could over turn the king’s decision.
B
Great Britain gave colonies the independence needed to govern themselves.
C
Colonists were allowed to create their own laws and ignore British laws.
D
Great Britain wanted to lead decision-making in the colonies.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Declaration of Independence, in U.S. history, document that was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and that announced the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain.

Detailed explanation-3: -For much of the eighteenth century, this relationship was at peace with one another. Colonists enjoyed the full wealth and protection of the British government, including the British army and navy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mercantilism exists to increase a country’s wealth through its exports. British economic growth was propelled by raw materials supplied by its colonies so the nation could export finished products. Mercantilism brought about many acts against humanity, including slavery and an imbalanced system of trade.

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