Changes

:Another major factor causing the Revolution was the distance of the colonies from England. Because of this distance, the colonists had to settle for “virtual representation” in Parliament. But even true representation would be difficult. But without true representation, the colonists argued, England could not impose taxes and regulations rightfully. Therefore, it seemed that separation was the surest way to resolve the political and legal disputes between the colonies and England. (Addison)

:Another major factor causing the Revolution was the distance of the colonies from England. Because of this distance, the colonists had to settle for “virtual representation” in Parliament. But even true representation would be difficult. But without true representation, the colonists argued, England could not impose taxes and regulations rightfully. Therefore, it seemed that separation was the surest way to resolve the political and legal disputes between the colonies and England. (Addison)

:1: The colonists were accustomed to much independence and self-determination, and British efforts to regulate and make taxes were bitterly opposed by the colonies. 2:British burdens (like religious freedoms and taxes) hurt nearly all the colonists in all walks of life. (Dylan)

:1: The colonists were accustomed to much independence and self-determination, and British efforts to regulate and make taxes were bitterly opposed by the colonies.  

:2: British burdens (like religious freedoms and taxes) hurt nearly all the colonists in all walks of life. (Dylan)

3.  Look at the map of the American colonies in the lecture.  Which northeastern state was not one of the original 13 colonies, and what significant event happened there?

3.  Look at the map of the American colonies in the lecture.  Which northeastern state was not one of the original 13 colonies, and what significant event happened there?