With mercantilism the colonies were only allowed to trade with their mother country so they could not trade their resources with other countries which meant they could only rely on their raw materials for wealth. Raw materials went from the colonies to the mother countries to be made into products. Raw materials themselves aren't worth much so when the colonists were taxed they couldn't afford paying all that money. So they were mad at their mother countries.
It freed the slaves from enslavement
The patriots faced a lack of food along with very improper shelter in e old winter.
Answer : Confederate officials remained in charge of state governments
explanation : African Americans were able to participate actively in government , former confederate leaders were harshly punished for their actions
