Need to explain or expand upon how Americans' interpretation of the events between 1763 and 1775 led them to believe that they were on the brink of losing all their rights and freedoms.

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Xiomara Solis

28 August, 02:19

Need to explain or expand upon how Americans' interpretation of the events between 1763 and 1775 led them to believe that they were on the brink of losing all their rights and freedoms.

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Melody Haynes · Answer 1

Answer: Boston massacre.

Also, trade cutoff from Great Britain.

Explanation:

One of the reasons Americans believe they were on the brink of loosing their rights and freedom is the Boston Massacre.

The Boston Massacre occured during late September of 1768, when British soldiers had been sent to the Massachusetts colony. The soldiers harassed women and children daily. During the time, there was cut off of trade with Great Britain which makes goods to be scarce and higher prices were being charged for them.

On the 5th of March, 1770 there was Verbal attacks from the colonist which gave way to physical confrontations, which later led to soldiers firings. These, in turn lead to the Massacre. Which is popularly known as the Boston Massacre.