c. free speech
John Dickinson authored Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania. He created a draft of fifteen proposals, criticizing the Stamp Act as unconstitutional. Because of his letters, the Stamp Act was revoked after only four months of the unproductive process.
Statements A. C. and D. are all actions that individuals/groups can take that affect government policies.
The ability to petition and assemble (mentioned in statements A and D) are two of the five freedoms guaranteed in the first amendment of the US Constitution. These actions, as long as they are peaceful, can help to bring awareness to issues that citizens find relevant.
Lobbying is another action citizens can take. This can include writing letters, asking for interviews, and developing deals. All of these actions can result in change of government policies.
Answer:
Population increased in the mid-17th century because there was more religious tolerance after the Thirty Years' War.
Explanation:
In 1650, the Thirty Years' War had just ended. This war was fought when princes in what is modern-day Germany rebelled against the Catholic Holy Roman Emperor for the freedom to worship as Protestants. When the war ended, there was a declaration of religious tolerance. The idea of a Catholic empire, ruled by one leader and guided by the pope, was over. It was the beginning of modern Europe.
Answer:
C. The central government established under the Articles of Confederation had no power to collect taxes.
Explanation:
The central government had no power to raise taxes and didn´t have any money to pay for an army or arms at all, so all the continental army was formed by volunteers that wanted to fight the war against England and wanted to free the country.
