The European system of Manorialism is most closely associated with maintaining economic self sufficiency. Manorialism is actually considered a very essential element of the feudal system and society. It is also considered as the organizing principle of most rural economy. I hope this comes to your help.
The second box is most likely petitions and resistance to new taxes which were constricting to the colonists after never being taxed before and previously being in a period of Salutary neglect
