All men are created equal and endowed by their creator
And voting for land owned by white males
Because of the superior number of Asian armies, European was at disadvantage in fighting inland.Small islands including <u><em>Java</em></u> and those in mainland southeast Asia were also able to resist the Europeans. Realizing their position within Asia, they became submissive, in which they accepted the power of Asian rulers and kowtowed to them in order to be accepted for trade.
The Tsar was related to the British Royal family. if he lost his power they'd lose thier influence.
John Adams defended in court the British soldiers involved in Boston Massacre.