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The colonists fought the British for many reasons. The main one was that they wanted freedom/self-government as an independent country. However, this desire came about because of the perceived poor management by their former government. Here are some of the main things that they objected to:
- High taxes imposed to pay for their defense
- Lack of representation in the government
- Soldiers taking over the homes of regular people
What else can I help you with?
Why did George Washington fight?
Independence from taxation without representation for the 13 colonies
Who did the declaration of Independence apply to in the colonies who was excluded?
The Declaration was an open letter to the king laying out the reasons why the colonies were seeking independence. It applied to all 13 colonies and declared them to be "free and independent " from the crown.
What place in history was the Declaration of independence involved in?
In 1776, the 13 American colonies declared their independance from England.
What was the political change in the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
By writing and signing the Declaration of Independence, the 2nd Continental Congress declared the 13 colonies colonies no longer, but states in a country independent from England.
What is the the commoners responsibility?
Common sense inspired the 13 colonies to declare and fight for independence from Great Britain
How many colonies did you have when your nation declared independence?
13 colonies
How did the 13 colonies cut-their ties with Britain?
They officially declared their independence.
When the settlers in the 13 original colonies declared their independence what did it result in?
The War with Great Britain!
What did the Declaration of the Independence do?
The Declaration of Independence declared the 13 British colonies on the east coast of America independent. The colonies were free as of July 4, 1776.
Why does the flog have 13 stripes?
The 13 stripes of the American flag represent the original 13 colonies that declared independence from England.
Why did George Washington fight?
Independence from taxation without representation for the 13 colonies
Who wanted to fight the British for independence?
Several countries across the world that Britain had colonised wanted to fight for independence
Who did the declaration of Independence apply to in the colonies who was excluded?
The Declaration was an open letter to the king laying out the reasons why the colonies were seeking independence. It applied to all 13 colonies and declared them to be "free and independent " from the crown.
What place in history was the Declaration of independence involved in?
In 1776, the 13 American colonies declared their independance from England.
What did the decleration of independence do?
it was the document that declared all slaves free
What is the relationship between the colonies and the states?
The 13 original colonies were "colonies" because they were territories of the country of Great Britain. They became states when they declared independence from GB.
Who did the US fight for its independence?
The 13 American colonies defeated Britain in the American Revolution.
