Not Everyone Supported the American Cause Within the Colonies

question 42

Essay

Not everyone supported the American cause within the colonies. Explain who supported independence and who did not. Be sure to include Indians and a discussion about how socioeconomic standing, race, religion, and gender affected an individual's support for or opposition to independence. Why did the other regions of the British Empire, such as Canada, the Caribbean islands, and Florida, not also rebel and seek independence?

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Definitions:

Rooting Reflex

A newborn’s built-in reaction that occurs when the infant’s cheek is stroked or the side of the mouth is touched. In response, the infant turns its head toward the side that was touched, in an apparent effort to find something to suck.

Sensory Information

Data received through sensory organs (e.g., eyes, ears, skin) that is processed by the brain to understand the environment.

Correct Posture

The alignment and positioning of the body in a manner that reduces stress on the musculoskeletal system.

Dynamic Process

A system or sequence of actions characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.