THE PATRIOT Newspaper Co.
Repercussions of the French and Indian War
What has the French and Indian War accomplished for us, the Colonists?
Yet again, the British have made decisions on our behalf without our consent. While we recognize that we are still part of the Crown, we would like to refute agreeing to participate in and pay the repercussions for the French and Indian War. In the War's aftermath, our movement out west has been restricted, we have had to pay new taxes, and we Colonists who fought in the War are now being forced to abide by the Quartering Acts. The British Government is acting unconstitutional and we, the Colonists, are ultimately paying the price!!
Proclamation of 1763
Shortly after the French and Indian War concluded, the British Government issued the Proclamation of 1763. This Act restricted Colonists' movement out west. The British Government essentially drew an imaginary line around the 13 colonies; Colonists were not prohibited to cross this line without facing serious consequences. The Government has no right to restrict our movement within our own land!!!
Financing the War
The British government got involved in a War in which they should have left alone and now, they are facing incredible debts which they want us to pay for! In fact, Great Britain has imposed new taxes on the Colonies to finance the War and alleviate the Mother Country's debt! Why, should we be burdened with England's debt? We did not choose to enter in the War and we therefore, should not have to pay for a War that has limited our own freedoms!
The Quartering Acts
In addition to to paying additional taxes to the British Government and having our movement out west restricted, the Government has issues the Quartering Acts. The Acts are unfair because they are requiring that we house, feed, and clothe British soldiers in the Colonies without compensation. Furthermore, Colonists who served in the French and Indian War, who already paid their dues to the Mother Country, are not being exempted from the Acts. In fact, they are required to accommodate British soldiers like the rest of us. How is this fair? Our soldiers have already sacrificed their time and blood in respect for the Crown and they are not receiving any sort of exemption. The Crown has become too power hungry!