Question

What were the reasons for or against American independence convincing write a short letter to Inglis in which you support the patriot or loyalist position use facts to support your position?

Answer 1

The reasons for supporting or opposing American independence were influenced by factors like Thomas Paine's Common Sense, the exploration of foreign aid possibilities, and the recommendation for state governments. The loyalist position against independence was driven by fears of personal rights loss, dependency on the royal government, and concerns about land, economic consequences, and protection.

Step-by-step explanation:

The reasons that supported the patriot position for American independence included:

1. The publication of Thomas Paine's Common Sense, which presented straightforward arguments for independence based on the conditions of the American colonies.
2. The exploration of foreign aid possibilities by members of Congress, which indicated that support from other countries could be obtained if the colonies were independent.
3. The recommendation by Congress on May 10 for the adoption of state governments to replace colonial structures, indicating a readiness for independence.
   

The reasons that supported the loyalist position against American independence included:

1. Fear of losing personal political, social, and economic rights due to the revolution.
2. Dependency on the royal government for minority loyalist communities.
3. Concerns of Highland Scots, Germans, merchants, shippers, and frontier farmers about land loss, economic consequences, and protection from the British army respectively.