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How could taxes cause a war?

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If you as a government tax me enough, I'll revolt. Over-taxation without having a voice in it (without Representation) is one thing that led to the American Revolution.

If a government acts unfairly and won't correct its behavior, citizens protest. When protest fails, the conflicts escalate.

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