Thursday, October 30, 2008

Summary- Resolutions of the Continental Congress, 1764

----It sounded to me like this Resolution took place in Great Britain. The authors of this document, the people of the Congress, are directing it toward the poor colonists and they are stating that the way that they expect the colonists to be and act. At the beginning the tone was very sincere and understanding toward the colonists, but toward the end it seemed to look more at the negative aspect. The Congress is thinking of setting up an establishment that has order and liberty of the people, and it sounds like they want it to be an "of the people, for the people" kind of thing. Representatives of the people are chosen by themselves and no taxes are imposed on them. The document states, "That the increase in prosperity, and happiness of these colonies, depend on the full and free enjoyment of their rights ans liberties, and an intercourse with Great Britain mutually affective and advantageous." It seems like they just want the colonists to be happy and are thinking of their well-being in the colonies.

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