In the time leading up to the American Revolution, many colonists felt that the British Parliament did not represent their inter
est. Even more frustrating, the British government taxed them. It used their taxes to support a government that, many felt, ignored them. These colonists adopted a slogan to describe their opinion: “No taxation without representation.” These colonists believed that the British Parliament was denying them their rights. The Boston Tea Party
Based on the passage, in the time leading up to the American Revolution, many colonists would agree that
A
the British government worked hard to represent the colonists’ interests.
B
a government should not be allowed to use citizens' taxes if it will not look out for their interests.
C
taxes should be used to support the government even if that government is not supporting its citizens.
D
the British government respected the rights of the American colonists.
The Social Contract allows for citizens to pick and overthrow the ruler. The government should be based to the citizens according to the Social Contract.
In turn, the Enlightenment ideals of liberty, equality, and justice helped to create the conditions for the American Revolution and the subsequent Constitution. ... The American Revolution and the domestic instability that followed prompted a call for a new type of government with a constitution to guarantee liberty.
