Asked by Olivia Joyner on Apr 25, 2024
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The Independence movement in the American colonies began as early as 1763 and was
A) conceived by the elitist colonists who supported Enlightenment thought.
B) begun by ordinary men and women who believed in the concept of representation.
C) discouraged by preachers who did not embrace independent thought.
D) supported by a variety of people who in their own way demanded American liberty.
Independence Movement
The collective efforts of a group or nation aimed at gaining political sovereignty and self-governance.
Elitist Colonists
Refers to settlers in colonial territories who held privileged social statuses, often part of or closely connected to ruling or aristocratic classes.
American Liberty
A term encompassing the ideals of freedom and democracy cherished and upheld by the United States, including individual rights, rule of law, and civil liberties.
- Explain how the European Enlightenment affected the mindset and opposition in American colonies.
- Examine the evolution from opposition to autonomy in the American territories.
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Learning Objectives
- Explain how the European Enlightenment affected the mindset and opposition in American colonies.
- Examine the evolution from opposition to autonomy in the American territories.
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