american revolution

Question 1

the “American” colonies

Answer 1

britian have more colonies in america than the 13 that declare independence. they have a vast north american empire

Question 2

political relationship in the british colonies

Answer 2

3 branches of government, chief executive, governors council, legislature

Question 3

strength of legislatures

Answer 3

power of the purse - controlled spending and salary of royal governor. legislatures had an enormous amount of power, about 50 % of population could vote. Legislatures were most democratic on earth. besides god and their families there was no institution that Americans loved more than their legislatures.

Question 4

salutary/ healthy neglect

Answer 4

the british knew American colonies were getting away with a lot. beneficial that british don’t have full control.

Question 5

american whiggism

Answer 5

whiggism- people give power to government to protect the people and they can take the power away. americans are devoted to whiggism because of the legislature