Why did England believe that the colonists would never carry through with the threat of revolution?
by Mariano Cabrera
1. still 1/3 of the population remained loyal to England.
2. Nearly all American commerce was abruptly ceased.
3. Military had shortages in supplies.
4. Very little Powder, Flints, muskets, and knives.
5. Salt, shoes, woolens, and linens
6. Had a high tax Rate
7. England had the biggest trade
8. Hard ship on economy
9. Affected port colonies more than rural
10. Why did the colonists feel that they could carry through with the threat of revolution?
11. 1/3 did little to nothing to help cause.
12. The British created a naval blockade
13. controlled almost every port.
14. Had a bigger Navy
14.1. Colonists wanted freedom
15. Put fear into Colonists
16. trade was significantly less
17. They produced many raw materials that britian needed.
18. Colonies produced many ships
19. Were being taxed unfairly
20. Wanted to expand westward
21. could cut of transportation of goods
22. Colonists had Allies
23. still maintained trade even with blockade
24. managed to smuggle things in
25. fight was brought to colonies
26. did not want to live under control
27. were always in debt
28. had power to build military
29. colonies were becoming self dependable
30. Mariano Cabrera
31. Chapert 7 assignment
