Homework #1

3. In the Mid 1700's socioeties had diverse religions and ethnic groups. Wealthy land owners and merchants dominated government and society. In politics there was free discussion. Colonists felt entitled to the rights of English citizens. They were feeling separated from Britian.

4. The Seven Years War and the French Indian War drained British treasury. King George III thought the colonists should help pay for these Wars so he raised their taxes. The colonists believed that because they had no representatives in Parliament they shouldn't be taxed. Other conflicts such as the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party in created tention between the colonists and Britian.

5. The loyalists supported Britian and wished to remain under British rule. They had trained soldiers, a huge fleet, and greater resources.