<li>Which of the following is a correct statement about the American colonies in the 1770s before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War?
a. except for a few radicals, Americans generally accepted the policies of George III’s ministers
b. most Americans resisted the British government’s efforts to impose new taxes
c. France encouraged the British colonies to revolt
d. colonial boycotts failed to have an effect on British policy
e. the 13 colonies had developed a single policy for dealing with Parliament </li>
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<p>I know it is either A or B; I’m thinking B, but I’m not sure. Please respond soon.</p>
<p>B....i believe there were more than a few radicals...A -> many didn't like the policies (taxes..etc) of Townshend & Grenville which is supported by B....don't take my word for it lol</p>
<p>I would agree with icyhot on this one. I remember reading a statistic that around 60-70% of colonials were pro-independence. Even though that's a pretty low percentage, that's certainly more than "a few radicals".</p>
<p>I think B, though A catches my eye as well. Not that you can really trust me since I took that class last year and have retained 0% of what I learned</p>
<p>thanks for the responses, I'm using the AMSCO book which has no answers...
Anyways, I''m reading another chapter, and it says "New England, which had little manufacturing at the time, was the only section to oppose the higher tariffs. Even the South and the West, which...would oppose them in the future, generally supported the 1816 tariff..."<br>
I thought that the West supported tariffs because it provided for government aid. Also, when did New England begin to support tariffs? My midterm is tommorow, so any responses would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!</p>
<p>This is quite tricky. According to Historians the percentages were all 33%. i.e. 33% were radicals, 33% loyalists, and 33% for neither side. But I guess the answer is B since loyalists probably weren't very fond of the taxes either.</p>
<p>About the tariffs. The sections all changed sides sometime along Jackson's terms, I think. Initially New England opposed tariffs because they didn't want any increases in the prices of their imports. The south supported tariffs because they hoped to acquire a booming textile industry. Eventually New England realized protection was necessary for their growing industry and changed position. The south, having failed to develop a textile manufacturing industry, also reversed position. In addition, the South attempted to form an alliance with the West in opposition to the tariffs. They enticed the West by offering cheap Federal land sales in return. However, their argument in Congress was cut to threads by Daniel Webster and consequently an alliance was not formed.</p>
<p>A is not asking about tariffs. it is asking about British policies. a large amount (not a few) of Americans dispised the policies (since they seemed to exploit American resources at the expense of the Americans).</p>