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Why did England's victory in the war for empire led to the loss of its North American colonies?
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∙ 11y ago
Expense - colonies overall have proven to be money-losing propositions throughout history. They just cost more to maintain than they can earn for the mother country. Wars over them just speeds up the process
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoIn the 18th century, England was at war with several countries including France and Spain. The three countries mentioned were all power players with land in Central America and North America. The British Colonies were growing at an extreme rate and expansion west was inevitable. However, the Native Americans posed a threat to the colonies and Britain. France saw this as an opportunity and though both sides fought with Native Americans, France united with most of them. To protect its investment, Britain was forced to spend millions of dollars to supply and protect the colonies. Even though the success of the war was secured, it came with a cost so large, it doubled England's debt. Unable to pay for it on their own, many thought it was fair to impose the colonists to pay it off. This sparked controversy as being left alone by the British for several decades unleveled the colonists comfort zone. Since the colonists couldn't vote for or against the taxes due to their lack of representation in Parliment, the saw it as unfair to be taxed. This ignited the flame of revolution as the colinists soon fought for equality and then, independence!!! The victory of the colonists thus separated America from Britain.
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What do the British empire and the American colonies have in common?
they were both in the revolutionary war
When did American colonies gain independence?
The American colonies declared independency from the English Empire in 1776, for many reasons, but mainly because they were being unfairly taxed.
What country did the American colonies belong to before the American Revolutionary War?
Since the American colonies were not a united entity, they did not have a capital. I suppose the closest thing to that would be London, the capital of the British empire.
What products did great Britain ship to the thirteen colonies and Africa?
Generally speaking, Great Britain shipped finished products to its worldwide empire. This included the American colonies, colonies in Africa and colonies on a global basis.
what countries were included in the American revolutionary war?
The British Empire, its American colonies, France as an ally of the colonials and German troops ('Hessians') who fought for the British.
What do the British empire and the American colonies have in common?
they were both in the revolutionary war
What France's north American empire and compare it with Britain's colonies?
france :)
When did American colonies gain independence?
The American colonies declared independency from the English Empire in 1776, for many reasons, but mainly because they were being unfairly taxed.
What country did the American colonies belong to before the American Revolutionary War?
Since the American colonies were not a united entity, they did not have a capital. I suppose the closest thing to that would be London, the capital of the British empire.
What countries celebrate new year?
Countries that were part of Englands empire I think?
Taxes were imposed on the colonists?
Yes, there were many taxes imposed on the American colonies by the British Empire.
What kind of empire did American leaders want to build?
They wanted American products in foreign markets, not American flags flying over colonies overseas :)
Why did the American colonies declare their independence from british empire?
Some of the reasons the American colonies declared their independence from the British empire:The colonists were heavily taxedColonists had no say in their own affairsParliament made their laws
What products did great Britain ship to the thirteen colonies and Africa?
Generally speaking, Great Britain shipped finished products to its worldwide empire. This included the American colonies, colonies in Africa and colonies on a global basis.
what countries were included in the American revolutionary war?
The British Empire, its American colonies, France as an ally of the colonials and German troops ('Hessians') who fought for the British.
What colonial region did Virginia belong to?
Virginia was the first of British colonies to be settled in North America. It belonged to the British Empire and was located in the region known as the American South.
What major exports to Britain during the time of the empire?
All of Britain's major colonies exported to England. The major ones were India, their African countries and the North American colonies.
