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Colonial governments sometimes prioritize the interests of the colonizing power leading to the exploitation of the colonys resources and people. -
The act hampered the colonial economy especially the rum industry in New England by increasing the cost of molasses and disrupting trade with foreign markets. -
They felt like since they were paying taxes to a government where they had no representation they were angry because the colonists was forced to let British soldiers sleep and eat in their houses . -
Growing feelings of colonial unity stemmed from opposition to British tax policies the formation of political organizations like the Stamp Act Congress cooperative efforts such as the Committees of Correspondence and the Continental Congresses . -
All men are created equal and endowed with inalienable rights including life , liberty the pursuit of happiness. By declaring independence , the colonies aimed to form a new nation and secure alliances , particularly with France , to aid in their war against Great Britain. -
Government body with two separate chambers, typically called an upper and lower house. This structure provides a system of checks and balances to ensure laws are debated thoroughly before being passed. with its House of Representatives and Senate, is a well-known example, and every U.S. state except Nebraska has a bicameral legislature -
The bill of rights is the Sixth Amendment ensures a person accused of a crime has the right to a speedy and public trial -
letter by Thomas Jefferson to the Danbury Baptist Association who were concerned about government favoritism of one religion. In his letter, Jefferson used the phrase "a wall of separation between church and state" to assure them that the government would not interfere with their religious practices. -
legal status of an individual as a member of a sovereign state, granting them specific rights and duties. Civil rights are guarantees of equal social opportunities and protection under the law, protecting all individuals within a jurisdiction from discrimination, regardless of their citizenship status -
formal or informal guidelines that dictate behavior, while traditions are beliefs and practices passed down through generations with symbolic meaning. Rules are often about formal expectations and consequences, such as laws or company policies, and they "speak to the head" by being rational and easy to communicate. Traditions are more informal and emotional