Question

started paying more taxes to britain
they ignored all british laws completely

1. why did the colonists become unhappy when britain began enforcing rules more strictly later on?

a) they were used to having a lot of freedom and self - governance
b) they wanted more british officials in their colonies
c) they enjoyed paying higher taxes
d) they were excited about more british control

1. what historical event was influenced by the colonists feelings about british control after the period of salutary neglect?

a) the signing of the magna carta
b) the american revolution
c) the treaty of paris
d) the war of 1812

Explanation:

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To determine why colonists were unhappy with stricter British rules, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Colonists had experienced a period of "salutary neglect" where Britain had minimal interference, giving them freedom and self - governance. When Britain enforced rules strictly, this freedom was threatened, so this is a valid reason.
• Option b: Colonists did not want more British officials as it would mean less self - governance, so this is incorrect.
• Option c: Paying higher taxes was a source of discontent, not something they enjoyed, so this is incorrect.
• Option d: Colonists were not excited about more British control as it reduced their autonomy, so this is incorrect.

To find the historical event influenced by colonists' feelings about British control after salutary neglect:

• Option a: The Magna Carta was signed in 1215 in England, long before the colonial period in America, so it's not related.
• Option b: After the period of salutary neglect, Britain's stricter control (like new taxes, trade restrictions) led to colonists' discontent, which was a major cause of the American Revolution.
• Option c: The Treaty of Paris (1783) ended the American Revolution, it was a result, not the event influenced by the colonists' feelings during the build - up.
• Option d: The War of 1812 was mainly about issues like impressment and trade, not directly related to the colonists' feelings after salutary neglect (the colonists were now Americans and the issues were different).

Answer:

a. They were used to having a lot of freedom and self - governance

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