Here’s the classification of the colonial responses to British policies after the French and Indian War:
Violent:
- Boston Massacre: This incident involved the killing of five colonists by British soldiers and was a key event that incited anti-British sentiments.
Nonviolent:
- Committees of Correspondence: This was a system of communication between patriot leaders in the colonies, aimed at coordinating responses to British policies and fostering collective action without violence.
- Non-Importation Movement: This was a boycott of British goods, enacted as a peaceful protest against British taxation and policies.
- Stamp Act of Congress: This was a meeting of representatives from various colonies that organized colonial opposition to the Stamp Act, ultimately a nonviolent political response.
In summary:
- Violent: Boston Massacre
- Nonviolent: Committees of Correspondence, Non-Importation Movement, Stamp Act of Congress