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Why did America declare independence?

Why did America declare independence?. Colonial America:. The British policy of salutary neglect contributed to colonies developing independent practices. The Mayflower Compact and the House of Burgesses were colonial steps toward self-government. Signing the Mayflower Compact (1620).

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Why did America declare independence?

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  1. Why did America declare independence?

  2. Colonial America: • The British policy of salutary neglect contributed to colonies developing independent practices.

  3. The Mayflower Compact and the House of Burgesses were colonial steps toward self-government. Signing the Mayflower Compact (1620) House of Burgesses meeting (1619)

  4. British policies, such as mercantilism (which placed restrictions on trading), were opposed by the colonists. King George III of England

  5. Protests against British policies led to colonies demanding independence. Boston Tea Party; December 16, 1773 Boston Massacre; March 5, 1770 Battle of Lexington and Concord; April 19, 1775 

  6. Common Sense persuaded colonists to support independence. Thomas Paine

  7. Declaration of Independence: • Stated that the British deprived Americans of their natural rights and government’s purpose is to protect those rights. Thomas Jefferson, Author of the Declaration of Independence 

  8. Based on John Locke’s social contract theory, it stated that people should revolt against a government that does not protect their rights. John Locke Signing the Declaration of Independence; July 4, 1776

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