Question

sort the following economic arguments based on whether they would have been used to support revolution or oppose it. british people buy many colonial goods, and losing those buyers could hurt the american economy. the american economy could grow more quickly if there were fewer british taxes. the colonies rely on manufactured goods from britain, so revolution could cause a shortage in the colonies. americans would be free to trade with other nations if british rules and regulations were gone. americans could free themselves from the british lenders who take advantage of colonists in debt. american trade ships wouldnt have protection from the british navy. attacks on trade ships could hurt the economy. economic reasons to support revolution economic reasons to oppose revolution

Explanation:

1. "The American economy could grow more quickly if there were fewer British taxes." supports revolution as it sees tax - removal as a growth opportunity.
2. "Americans would be free to trade with other nations if British rules and regulations were gone." supports revolution as it emphasizes trade - freedom.
3. "Americans could free themselves from the British lenders who take advantage of colonists in debt." supports revolution as it aims to free from unfair lending.
4. "British people buy many colonial goods, and losing those buyers could hurt the American economy." opposes revolution as it fears loss of market.
5. "The colonies rely on manufactured goods from Britain, so revolution could cause a shortage in the colonies." opposes revolution due to fear of supply - shortage.
6. "American trade ships wouldn't have protection from the British navy. Attacks on trade ships could hurt the economy." opposes revolution due to lack of protection.

Answer:

Economic reasons to support revolution:

• The American economy could grow more quickly if there were fewer British taxes.
• Americans would be free to trade with other nations if British rules and regulations were gone.
• Americans could free themselves from the British lenders who take advantage of colonists in debt.

Economic reasons to oppose revolution:

• British people buy many colonial goods, and losing those buyers could hurt the American economy.
• The colonies rely on manufactured goods from Britain, so revolution could cause a shortage in the colonies.
• American trade ships wouldn't have protection from the British navy. Attacks on trade ships could hurt the economy.