Question

which of the following statements would a person supporting independence from great britain during the american revolution feel are true? select two correct answers
we lack representation in british parliament
slavery should be abolished in the colonies.
the rights of women should be expanded.
our grievances should be listed in the united states constitution
the economic polices of great britain are unfair
clear all

Explanation:

• "We lack representation in British Parliament": One of the main grievances of the American colonists was "no taxation without representation." They felt that since they had no representatives in the British Parliament, they should not be taxed or governed in ways that did not consider their interests. This was a key argument for independence.
• "The economic policies of Great Britain are unfair": British economic policies like the Navigation Acts restricted colonial trade, favoring British merchants. Colonists saw these as unfair and a reason to seek independence to have more control over their economic affairs.

• "Slavery should be abolished in the colonies": While there were some voices against slavery during the Revolution, it was not a mainstream argument for independence among the majority of those pushing for separation from Britain. Many Founding Fathers were slave - owners, and the issue of slavery was more complex and not directly tied to the core independence movement's arguments.
• "The rights of women should be expanded": Women's rights expansion was not a central demand in the push for American independence from Britain. The focus was more on colonial - British relations rather than gender - based rights at this stage.
• "Our grievances should be listed in the United States Constitution": The Constitution was written after independence (1787), while the push for independence (1775 - 1783) was based on immediate grievances against British rule. The Declaration of Independence (1776) listed grievances, not the Constitution at the time of the independence movement.

Answer:

"We lack representation in British Parliament", "The economic policies of Great Britain are unfair"