How Accurate Is It to Describe the Relationship Between the Mother Country and the American Colonies as ‘Peaceful and Harmonious’ in the Years 1740-63?

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The relationship between the American colonies and their mother country, England, has been a debate amongst historians for many years. Prior to 1740, the Anglo-American relations were not very prevalent, they were rather distant and England seemed to pay no mind into the affairs of the Americans, except perhaps in the later year of the 1730’s when various trade acts and laws were being introduced. However, after 1740 and up until 1763, a number of events and causations changed this situation, and all of a sudden the British and American relationship was put under the spot light. These events were no doubt the French-Indian wars, and the thriving economy and trade triangle. These events caused what appears to be a strengthened Anglo-American relationship, and made it appear as ‘peaceful and harmonious’ however, there are other factors which must be considered by historians in order to solve this question. Speaking in terms of economics, it is likely that the relationship between the colonies and the mother country can be described as ‘peaceful and harmonious.’ Leading up to 1763, Britain had started to fully accelerate in the industrial revolution. This of course meant that Britain needed to Import lots of raw materials, and export a high quantity of manufactured goods. This was good for the American colonies, as it had a huge amount of raw material, and needed more manufactured goods, almost creating a perfect trade scenario between it and the mother country. In addition to this, the idea of mercantilism meant that American trade was protected by Britain, and this was advantageous as Britain was one of the strongest economic powers in the world at the time. These reasons support the statement that the relationship was ‘peaceful and harmonious’ because both parties were substantially benefitting from one another’s trading opportunities. On the other hand, there
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