Which of the following best explains why trade among the colonies flourished?

A)The different regions specialized in different crops.
B)The colonies had developed large fleets of trading ships.**
C)Existing trade routes were well-maintained by Native Americans.
D)Colonies were founded with specific trade agreements in place.

2.What reason did the American colonists have for protesting the tea tax?

A)Americans did not want to pay taxes for anything.**
B)Americans wanted to buy tea grown in the colonies.
C)Americans did not want to be taxed by those they did not elect.
D)The colonies wanted to join together and form their own country.

Yes, your answers are now correct.

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Have you read your text materials? That would be the place to start. I'm sure they discuss these issues or else you would not be asked these questions.

http://history.duke.edu/courses/HISTORY456S

http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party

thank you

To answer both questions, I will explain how you can go about finding the answers to these multiple-choice questions.

1. For the first question, you can approach it by eliminating the incorrect options and then evaluating the remaining options to find the best explanation for why trade among the colonies flourished.

Option A states that different regions specialized in different crops. To determine if this is a valid explanation, you can think about how specialization and the exchange of goods can promote trade.

Option B suggests that the colonies had developed large fleets of trading ships. Consider whether the presence of such fleets would enhance trade among colonies.

Option C mentions that existing trade routes were well-maintained by Native Americans. Reflect on how this factor could impact commerce among the colonies.

Option D implies that colonies were founded with specific trade agreements in place. Consider whether pre-established trade agreements would lead to increased trade among the colonies.

After evaluating these options, you may deduce that option B, "The colonies had developed large fleets of trading ships," is the best explanation. Large fleets of trading ships would likely facilitate and promote trade among the colonies.

2. For the second question, you can use a similar strategy of elimination and evaluation to find the reason why American colonists protested the tea tax.

Option A suggests that Americans did not want to pay taxes for anything. Consider whether opposition to taxes, in general, would be a sufficient reason for protesting the tea tax specifically.

Option B states that Americans wanted to buy tea grown in the colonies. Reflect on whether a desire for domestically produced tea alone would be the primary motive for protesting the tax.

Option C implies that Americans did not want to be taxed by those they did not elect. Consider whether a lack of representation would lead to resistance against specific taxes.

Option D proposes that the colonies wanted to join together and form their own country. Consider whether the desire for independence would be the primary driver for protesting the tax.

After evaluating these options, you can deduce that option C, "Americans did not want to be taxed by those they did not elect," is the most compelling reason for the American colonists' protest. The lack of representation and taxation without consent were significant grievances that fueled opposition to the tea tax.

so for the first question i would go with A, because different regions did specialize in different crops for example, the south dominated tobacco, cotton, the middle dealt with corn and wheat, and the new england colonies handled whisky etc.

The second one for sure is C

I don't want to guess, is there a link you can send me to help figure it out?

Why not just read your text?

These sites will also help you.

http://www.landofthebrave.info/trade-in-the-colonies.htm

http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/tea-act

Both are wrong!