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It basically comes down to money.
Initially the British saw the colonies as an interesting distraction, however, after seeing the potential the was for agriculture and manufacturing they became competition. At that point Britain was in the midst of the Industrial Revolution and probably the most wealthy nation on earth.
In order to control/ regulate the "competition" as well as derive an income from the situation they instituted a number of taxes on goods originating from or produced in "the new colonies".
In some cases this saw goods exported from America (with the appropriate tax), taxed on entry into Britain, processed and then reexported back to America (again with taxes added on).
Ultimately this lead to dissatisfaction by the colonists which in turn resulted in various acts of rebellion (Boston Tea Party) which escalated into the War of Independence
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∙ 14y agoThey were a captive market, paid massive taxes, and produced valuable resources.
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∙ 13y agoBecause, the British government controlled the colonies' trade according to the ideas of merchantism.
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∙ 12y agoTaxes. Control has always been about money, and always will be.
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∙ 14y agothis is the dumbest site ever dont listen to any thing it says go back go back find a actual website with actual answers
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∙ 11y agothe english colonies wanted to expand in the direction of the dutch colny
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∙ 12y agoThe British wanted to control the colonies so they could gain revenue for the mother country and get raw materials found in the new world.
Land was like gold back then.
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∙ 11y agoThey sent people on ships which was like a mail person. That person would collect all the information and go back to England to inform the king.
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What major event first led the british government to seek ways to make colonies bear part of the cost of the empire?
it means told eat my foot and see if it taste good lol
What facts lead to the generalization that people came to the colonies to seek a better life?
Umm It Just Was.
What facts lead to the generalization that people came to the colonies to seek better life?
Umm It Just Was.
What was the reason for the Colonies to move west?
Following the French and Indian War (Seven Years War in Europe), France no longer presented a threat to the westward migration of American colonists. With the British expected to protect the colonists from the Indians, many wanted to move west to acquire land, seek adventure, and establish farms and towns and businesses. The main reason was to improve the lot of the colonist and his family.
Why did America break off from England?
The main reasons why America broke away from England included the follow reasons: The right to worship as they pleased. Taxes. No rights of a speedy trial, or fair justice. Constant oppression, and cruelty. America wanted to be Independent and Free. They knew they would never have it until they got rid of England, and King George III.
What motivation imperialists to seek possession of control of colonies?
they wanted to extend their political control over weaker nations
Was it inevitable that the 13 colonies decided to seek their independence from the british empire?
no, if the british government would have given us what we wanted we would probably be singing god save the queen -the 13 colonies
What motivated imperialist to seek possessions or control colonies?
they wanted to gain an advantage in the competition for global resources.
What motivated imperialist to seek possession or control of colonies?
they wanted to extend their political control over weaker nations
How does Freneau want other Americans to react in the face of the British treatment of American prisoners?
to seek vengeance by destroying and conquering all the British
Why did the british come north America?
Also known as ColonistsThe British came to seek religious freedom, gold, and land. If you want to know more read American Revolution Magic Treehouse. It is packed full of information about the lifstyles, what lead up to the revolution, and The Revolution itself. They also came because when the british colonies the Americans a few british had to make sure that they were following the british rule.
Why did the British government seek to raise revenue in the American colonies?
The reason the British Government raised revenue for the colonies was because they spent a lot of money during the French and Indian War. So the British thought that it would be okay to tax them becausr they were part of the War
What major event led the British government to actively seek ways to make the colonies bear part of the cost of empire?
The Seven Years War.
How did the British acquisition of the Suez Canal influence European imperialism in Africa?
It motivated other European countries to seek African colonies for their economic benefit.
What was the main goal of the British and French in North America after the American Revolution?
Each continued to seek the destruction of the other.
Which of the thirteen colonies was William Penn from?
The colony you seek is Pennsylvania.
Why did European government seek out colonies?
to expand land and get a profit
