Declaring Independence

Question 1

Proclamation of 1763

Answer 1

An imaginary line created by the British government (King George) that prevented settlers to not go west to the Appalachian Mountains.

Question 2

What were some of the reasons for the colonists declaring independence from Britain?

Answer 2

-The desire for people to govern themselves
-The desire for natural rights
-To get away from the heavy taxes that were imposed on colonists

Question 3

What was the political thought that influenced the colonists?

Answer 3

The Enlightenment period, John Locke believed in life, liberty and property and natural rights.

Question 4

Who was the principle author of the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 4

Thomas Jefferson around early June (7,11) 1776.

Question 5

What were the weaknesses of the articles of confederation?

Answer 5

1) national govt couldn’t impose taxes
2) national govt couldn’t regulate foreign trade
3) could not raise an army
4) each state only had one vote regardless of size
5) articles could not be changed without unanimous vote
6) no national judicial system

Question 6

What were the strengths of the articles of confed?

Answer 6

United the states to come together to fight against Britain.