Question

1. ben ringer

how did the events of 1770 and 1773 together increase colonial resistance to british rule?
a. they showed that britain was willing to negotiate with the colonies
b. they revealed the economic strength of the colonies
c. they increased resentment by combining violence with economic protest
d. they resulted in immediate independence

1. turn in timeline - road to declaration of independence
2. writing your own declaration of independence (create on a google doc)

the founding fathers risked their lives and the lives of their families to make a statement to
the empire of great britain and the rest of the world. the document they created would have
been viewed as treason by the british government, and had they failed in their great plight
for independence they would likely have lost everything, including their lives.

Explanation:

1)

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Events like the Boston Massacre (1770) and the Tea Act/ Boston Tea Party (1773) showed British aggression, not willingness to negotiate. Eliminate A.
• Option B: These events were about colonial grievances (taxation, civil liberties) not showcasing colonial economic strength. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The Boston Massacre (violence against colonists) and the Tea Act/ Boston Tea Party (economic protest - boycotts, destruction of tea) combined violence and economic protest, increasing resentment. This makes sense.
• Option D: Independence was declared in 1776, so 1770 - 1773 events did not result in immediate independence. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. They increased resentment by combining violence with economic protest