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1
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What was the biggest mistake that Britain had made in regards to the colonists?

A

They expected the ordinary people to retreat when faced with challenges, instead they fought mercilessly for what they believed to be right.

2
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What was the repeating pattern of colonists’ complaints against the British laws?

A

“No taxation without representation!” They colonists had no say in the laws against them, which angered them.

3
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How did the British see the patriots?

A

Rebels