| Would we have gone to war with Britain if we declared
independence from them? |
We vote yes. We wanted freedom from the British government
and be free from their unfair treatments. The British were almost
enforcing a dictator-like attitude towards the colonies, so it
would be an appropriate action. |
| What were the major points that made you decision? |
First off, the Townshend Acts put
an unreasonable tax on imports. It also was quickly abolished
and put a major tax on tea. Second, the intolerable acts violated
our rights as British citizens (that's what we were at the time)
by denying us the right to hold meetings and forcing us to shelter
foriegn soldiers in our own homes. Lastly, the Stamp Act caused
a horrible mail system and it cost a lot of money to send letters
anywhere. |
| Did All members agree with the decision? |
Yes we did. We all discussed why the British were
being unfair and all made equal decisions on our answer. |
| What are the alternatives to war? |
We could have negotiated a treaty
with the British. We would pay the war debt and still become
independent. We did not feel thath the British would allow that
solution. Plus, they attacked us first, so it's fair. |