They were being taxed
They were being taxed
Great Britain increased taxes on many items in the colonies.
At the formal start of the American War for Independence, the Battles of Lexington and Concord led to support for the independence movement for several reasons. For one thing, the Lexington battle demonstrated yet again the British willingness to shed American blood, and this galvanized many Americans. For another thing, the American victory at Concord inspired confidence in many Americans that the British could be beaten in a war.
The Europeans and Americans both helped support the Greek Revolutionary Movement. They did so to help Greece gain independence as America and many European nations had. They gave both moral and monetary support.
It applies to Americans today, because it tells us our natural rights, and how many things Britain has done and lastly our independence.
ordinary people to support independence from Great Britain. don't failed it
Great Britain increased taxes on many items in the colonies.
Great Britain increased taxes on many items in the colonies.
· The Americans were so long reluctant to break with Britain because the Americans had a lot of autonomy and were reliant on British trade for many goods. Many of them felt as if they would be unable to mount a respectable defense against a British attack after they fought for sovereignty.
Tomas Paines Pamphlet "Common Sense"Common Sense by Thomas PaineCommon Sense was the name of the Pamphlet.
It was the first document in the colonies to openly declare independence from Great Britain and promote it. APEX--it was the first very popular work to advocate independence from the king and from Parliament
Many American nations fought wars of independence.