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Americans wanted independence but, the British didn't let them have it so they had a fight. America won and then the people wrote the Declaration of Independence.
The American Revolution started mainly because of these reasons:
1) The colonists were being taxed, but they had no representation in Parliament. They could no agree or disagree to any laws, they had no say on HOW to tax the colonists, and more. It was a very... frustrating thing.
2) British troops were being quartered at the colonists' homes. Imagine if you were doing your daily job in the morning, and suddenly and unknown soldier bursts into your house claiming that he was quartered here and you had to provide him with a room, food, and clothing.
3) England wanted strict control over colonial legislatures. That means that if England did this, than the colonies would have no say, what-so-ever in what laws are being made for their OWN country.
4) Some colonists resented the power of colonial governors. A governor was placed in every colony. The colonists thought that the governor perhaps had TOO much power.
5) The Proclamation of 1763 hampered the western movement of settlers. This proclamation banned all settlers the freedom to move west. Things were getting crowded at the colonies and they had no choice but to move west. But this document prevented that.
Dorcas Tremblay
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∙ 13y agoAmericans wanted independence but, the British didn't let them have it so they had a fight. America won and then the people wrote the Declaration of Independence.
The American Revolution started mainly because of these reasons:
1) The colonists were being taxed, but they had no representation in Parliament. They could no agree or disagree to any laws, they had no say on HOW to tax the colonists, and more. It was a very... frustrating thing.
2) British troops were being quartered at the colonists' homes. Imagine if you were doing your daily job in the morning, and suddenly and unknown soldier bursts into your house claiming that he was quartered here and you had to provide him with a room, food, and clothing.
3) England wanted strict control over colonial legislatures. That means that if England did this, than the colonies would have no say, what-so-ever in what laws are being made for their OWN country.
4) Some colonists resented the power of colonial governors. A governor was placed in every colony. The colonists thought that the governor perhaps had TOO much power.
5) The Proclamation of 1763 hampered the western movement of settlers. This proclamation banned all settlers the freedom to move west. Things were getting crowded at the colonies and they had no choice but to move west. But this document prevented that.
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∙ 12y agoThe shot heard around the world
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Where did Patrick Henry live when the American Revolution started?
Patrick Henry lived in Virginia when the American Revolution started.
Was the American Revolution before or after the Erie Canal was built?
The American Revolution started in 1776. The Erie Canal was started in 1817.
What were the opening battles of the American Revolution?
I think it was Lexington and Concord that really started the American Revolution.
What was the American Revolution started over?
1985
Why was the stamp act important to the revolution?
because it started the American revolution. that's why.
When was the american revolution started?
in 1775The US War for Independence started in 1775.
What war started the need for the constitution?
The American Revolution.
What happened on march 1776?
the American revolution started
Actions takebn by the American colonists that started the American Revolution?
They declared their Independence.
What year had the American revolution started?
The revolution of the American Colonies against Great Britain began in 1775 and ended in 1783
During what war was the Marine Corps started?
The American Revolution.
What alarming rebellion's name started with a and r?
American Revolution
