Nature Of Opposition In Boston Analysis
Assess the value of the source for revealing the extent and nature of opposition to the British in Boston in 1772
Source 3 is a pamphlet published in Boston in 1772 displaying the various wants and aims of the Committee of correspondence, along with their strategies to battle what was at the time societal oppression. The nature and purpose of the source are very clear, however the source is limited in regards to the extent of the opposition and the public support.
The Committee of correspondence was proposed by Sam Adams in September 1771 as a means of easier communication between the colonies. This was in fact a means for the colonies to coordinate revolutionary activities easier, therefore allowing opposition against the British to be more …show more content…
Also, the fact that the committee was able to appoint a leader in the form of John Hancock gives the impression of organisation, making them appear more formidable. Not only did it give the impression of organisation, but also that the pamphlet was put together by well educated individuals. Not only is this evident in the clarity of their demands e.g. “A right to Life; secondly, to Liberty; thirdly, to Property”, but also literary choices and the points actually raised: “All men have a right to remain in a State of Nature as long as they please….in case of oppression, civil or religious, to leave the society they belong to and enter another”. Their clarity and organisation gives the colonists a possible sense of security and assurance, regarding the possibility of ‘absolute freedom’ and equality being in capable hands; likely a deliberate attempt by the committee to increase the number of followers. This would therefore encourage more colonies outside of Boston to adopt the idea of a committee. Thus, encouraging opposition to the British. The idea of committees throughout various other colonies is emphasised by the comment “…each town a free communication of their sentiments on this subject”, allowing opposition to develop. This gives evidence to the nature of opposition, in terms of a fraction of it being in relation to clear
Source 3 is a pamphlet published in Boston in 1772 displaying the various wants and aims of the Committee of correspondence, along with their strategies to battle what was at the time societal oppression. The nature and purpose of the source are very clear, however the source is limited in regards to the extent of the opposition and the public support.
The Committee of correspondence was proposed by Sam Adams in September 1771 as a means of easier communication between the colonies. This was in fact a means for the colonies to coordinate revolutionary activities easier, therefore allowing opposition against the British to be more …show more content…
Also, the fact that the committee was able to appoint a leader in the form of John Hancock gives the impression of organisation, making them appear more formidable. Not only did it give the impression of organisation, but also that the pamphlet was put together by well educated individuals. Not only is this evident in the clarity of their demands e.g. “A right to Life; secondly, to Liberty; thirdly, to Property”, but also literary choices and the points actually raised: “All men have a right to remain in a State of Nature as long as they please….in case of oppression, civil or religious, to leave the society they belong to and enter another”. Their clarity and organisation gives the colonists a possible sense of security and assurance, regarding the possibility of ‘absolute freedom’ and equality being in capable hands; likely a deliberate attempt by the committee to increase the number of followers. This would therefore encourage more colonies outside of Boston to adopt the idea of a committee. Thus, encouraging opposition to the British. The idea of committees throughout various other colonies is emphasised by the comment “…each town a free communication of their sentiments on this subject”, allowing opposition to develop. This gives evidence to the nature of opposition, in terms of a fraction of it being in relation to clear