<span>The colonists used nonviolent resistance. They printed many pamphlets as well (including Paine's), and much letter writing was done to England to petition for the redress of grievances. For the second question, the answer is that independence was common sense because it was the only rational course of action against an oppressive monarchy.</span>
Well the Byzantines' capital of Constantinople was almost completely surrounded by water. This gave them the advantage in anyone tried to invade them. They also built a large wall all around the city with protected the people from outsiders. They also invented Greek fire, which was fire that could not be put out by water. This was extremely useful to attack ships. They also put large chains in the water to prevent ship from getting through.
Tecumseh was a tribal leader who thought all Native Americans needed to get together to force US to stop its expansion. Together the Native Americans were strong enough that US would stop to avoid an armed conflict.
<span>Dred Scott was a slave who sued for his freedom. His owner brought him to a free state. Therefore Dred Scott was a on free land making him free. Chief Justice, Roger B. Taney ruled against Dred Scott saying that he was property and not a citizen. The South now felt that they could now bring their slaves to any free soil. The North was man and said that it was a Southern conspiracy. I hope this answers your question!</span>
