In 1776, One Important Reason That Colonists Regarded Independence as a Desirable

question 50

Multiple Choice

In 1776, one important reason that colonists regarded independence as a desirable alternative was that they

• A) no longer had confidence in the British constitution.
• B) could no longer afford the price of British exports.
• C) had come to reject the philosophy of John Locke.
• D) had come to reject British ideas of individual rights.
• E) were struggling economically.

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