Mercantilism, System forced colonists to send raw materials to Britain, System forced colonists to buy only British goods, Restricted freedom to trade with other countries, Restricted colonists to build wealth on own, Legally barred from trading openly, on global market, Resulted in smuggling, French and Indian War, British fell into deep economic debt afterwards, Led to passage of Proclamation of 1763, restricting colonial movement West, Led to direct taxes (Stamp Act, Townshend Act), Shifted political power away from colonists and to British Parliament, Fought over access to Ohio River Valley, Colonists frustrated with Proclamation restricting westward settlement, Boston Massacre, Being controlled by British troops in area, a violation of justice, Violent confrontation in 1770 between British soldiers and colonists, Resulted in 5 colonial deaths, Argued that military rule took away their equality, Colonists argued this happens when government uses force against own people, Symbol to colonists of abused governmental power, Enlightenment + Ideals, John Locke: purpose of government is to protect people’s natural rights, God does not give authority to the British King!, All humans have right to life, liberty, property, happiness, Each branch of government checks (limits) the power of the others., condemned monarchy and urged colonists to declare independence and create their own form of government, any government that rules without the consent of the people can, in theory, be overthrown.

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