American Revolution and its consequences.

1-2: American Revolution and its Consequences (P.8-16) "Í         Growing Crisis in 13 Colonies "à         Own Identity & Way of Life "X         Separated from Britain by Atlantic "X         Long traditions of governing themselves through elected assemblies "X         1770s, thought of Americans instead of British subjects "X         Others were loyal and felt close ties to Britain "à         Why the British were Mad "X         Military Effort ƒ©         Few colonists volunteered to fight during 7 yrs war ƒ©         Regular army did …

…taxes "X         Other laws made by governors & executive councils "X         Any law passed by assembly could be veto'ed by governor "X         British government could veto any law passed by colonial elected assembly w/i 2 yrs "Ã         Conclusion "X         Roman Catholic Religion & traditional civil laws of Canadiens were part of constitution "X         Maritime colonies were given governmental systems similar to that in Constitutional Act "X         Prevented Rebellion & brought stability to British in North America