Question

From the late 1760s to July 4, 1776, American colonists moved from merely protesting the decisions of King and Parliament to a Declaration of Independence and a Revolutionary War to overthrow that authority. Identify and discuss the turning points, socially, politically, and economically, which marked this changing relationship.

Answer 1

The turning points that marked the changing relationship between American colonists and the British government leading to the Declaration of Independence were social unrest, the convening of the Continental Congresses, and economic resistance to British policies.

Step-by-step explanation:

Social Turning Points:

• Increased social unrest and discontent among American colonists due to perceived abuses by the British government.
• Rise of a growing sense of American identity and unity among colonists.

Political Turning Points:

• The convening of the First and Second Continental Congresses, where colonial representatives gathered to discuss their grievances and potential courses of action.
• The drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence, which officially severed ties with Britain and proclaimed the birth of a new nation.

Economic Turning Points:

• Implementation of various British policies, such as the Stamp Act and Tea Act, which imposed taxes and trade restrictions on the colonies, prompting economic dissatisfaction and resistance.
• Emergence of local production and trade networks as a means of economic self-sufficiency and as an alternative to British imports.