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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.
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