... with the Orange Free State, as many wars arose over the tribal areas that would become part of the Union. Many of the white inhabitants were willing to accept British rule and as Britain promised the natives "sovereignty over large areas" of land they began to accept it as well. As the British moved in the first time, many wars broke ... out between the farmers and the natives. The majority of the whites wanted to be under British rule as long as it was effective and protected them from their enemies. Yet the natives saw how many of the other tribes lost land and rights ... to so many ...

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... parliament. The king even now reported himself as being a Whig! Although some Whigs did seem to support the colonists. They were but a small majority and they were referred to as the "old Whig". But they were only a small majority and so not strong enough to stop the tax. But this does prove that not all Englishmen sided with taxing the Americans which ... altering her charter, the king refused to allow it to go ahead. But his policies were soon to change. The Boston tea party was seen as a personal attack to his rule. But Boston tea party was not meant as an attack on the king but as a...

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... fight for independence. Now looking back on these events, it seems to me that anyone would have fought back against laws prohibiting them to live their lives as they wanted. Majority of people came to America to start their lives over. Not for the scenery. And when people try to control a massive amount of people from such a distance, anyone will tell ... with alternative suggestions, they should have atleast been heard out. Then the Parliament took it a step further by putting into force the Stamp Act. This was probably the most rediculous rule set forth by the government. Then the Dec...

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