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Even if Britains colonies did not agree with her, she felt that it was

for their own good if they were forced to conform to what she

thought was right.

Whenever Britain told the colonies to do something, as they were

developing, she expected them to do it immediately without asking

any questions.

Once colonial policy had been established, Britain discussed the

reasoning behind the policy with the colonies.

Britain always encouraged verbal give-and-take whenever the

colonies felt that rules and restrictions were unreasonable.

Britain had always felt that what the colonies needed was to be

free to make up their own minds and to do what they wanted to

do, even if this did not agree with official policy.

As the colonies developed, Britain did not allow them to question

any decision she had made.

As the colonies developed, Britain directed the activities and

decisions of the colonies through reasoning and discipline.

Britain had always felt that more force should be used by

governments to get their colonies to behave the way they are

supposed to.

As the colonies were developing, Britain did not feel that they

needed to obey rules and regulations she established.

While the American colonies were developing, Britain felt that in a

well-run colonial relationship the colonies should have their way as

often as the motherland does.

Instructions: For each of the following statements, circle the number of the 5-point

scale (1 = strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree) that best describes how that statement

applies to the American colonies and Britain. Try to read and think about each statement as it applies

to the colonies and Britain both during the years of colonial development and in the the years leading up to the

revolution. Use specific passages from a specific text to support your overall impression regarding each

statement. Be sure not to omit any items.

1 = Strongly disagree

2 = Disagree

3 = Neither agree nor disagree

4 = Agree

5 = Strongly Agree

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Most of the time the colonies were developing, Britain did what the

colonies wanted when making decisions.

As the colonies were developing, Britain consistently gave them

guidance in rational and objective ways.

As the colonies were developing, Britain would get very upset ifthey tried to disagree with her policies.

Britain felt that most problems would be solved if governments

would not restrict the activities, decisions, and desires of their

colonies as they developed.

As the colonies developed, Britain let them know what behavior

was expected of them, and if they did not comply, they were

punished.

As the colonies developed, Britain allowed them to decide most

things for themselves without much direction from her.

As the colonies were developing, Britain took their opinions into

consideration when making policy decisions, but would not decide

for something just because the colonies wanted it.

Britain did not view herself as responsible for directing and guiding

the behavior of the colonies as they developed.

Britain had clear standards of behavior for the colonies as they

developed, but she was willing to adjust those standards to the

needs of each individual colony.

Britain gave direction for the behavior and activities of the coloniesas they developed and she expected them to follow her direction,

but was willing to listen to concerns and discuss directions.

As the colonies developed, Britain allowed them to form their own

points of view on matters of government and generally allowed

them to decide for themselves what they wanted to do.

As the colonies were developing, Britain seldom gave them

expectations and guidelines for their behavior.

As the colonies were developing, they knew what Britain expected

of them, but they also felt free to discuss those expectations with

Britain when they felt the expectations were unreasonable.

Britain felt that wise governments should show their colonies early

on just who is the boss in the relationship.

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Description: The IAQ is designed to measure imperial political authority, or disciplinary practices, from a

relatively objective point of view. I have broken this specific relationship down into two eras because it seemed

to me there were obvious differences in policy during these two time periods. The IAQ has three subscales:

permissive (P: items 1, 6, 10, 13, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24 and 28), authoritarian (A: items 2, 3, 7, 9, 12, 16, 18, 25, 26

and 29), and authoritative/flexible (F: items 4, 5, 8, 11, 15, 20, 22, 23, 27, and 30). The structure of the IAQ is

entirely taken from J.R. Buri's work regarding parenting styles.

Scoring: The PAQ is scored easily by summing the individual items to comprise the

subscale scores. Scores on each subscale range from 10 to 50.

As they developed, Britain did not direct the behaviors, activities

and desires of the colonies.

As the colonies developed, they knew what Britain expected of

them and Britain insisted they conform to those expectations

simply out of respect for her authority.

As the colonies developed, if Britain made a decision that hurt

them, she was willing to discuss that decision with them and admit

it if she had made a mistake.

Adapted by James Michael Iddins from :

Buri, J.R. (1991). Parental Authority Questionnaire, Journal of Personality and Social Assessment, 57, 110-119.

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As the colonies developed, Britain often told them exactly what she

wanted them to do and how she expected them to do it.

As they were developing, Britain gave the colonies clear direction

for their behaviors and activities, but she was understanding when

they disagreed with her.

Britain had always felt that most problems in colonial government

would be solved if the motherland would strictly and forcibly deal

with their colonies when they did not do as they were supposed to.