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1)To gain independence
2)Because of the arrival of the new gun which's cartridge consisted of animal grease. It was said to be that of cows and pigs. Pigs, which were forbidden to the Muslims and the cows that were holy to the Hindus.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe short-term reasons for the War of Independence-1857 were:
1-English was established as the official language of the sub-continent in the place of Persian language.
2-Suttee and thuggee were banned.Though banning these practices was a good idea,still people rebelled against the decision as they thought the British did not want the Hindus to practice their releigion.*
3-All the judges and lawyers were English and even the laws were made by the English law.
4-Christian missionary schools were opened so that people could practice Christianity and convert as well.
5-Roads and transportation was made better but these were used mainly for transporting cheap raw material from India to England.
*Thuggee was when some robbers used to kill a traveller or passenger and said that they were sacrificing the people in the name of their goddess Kali.
Suttee was burning of widows on their husbands death-pyre which started according to Hindu belief when the Hindu goddess Suttee burnt herself alive in order to punish her father as he had said bad things about her husband before his death.
The long-term causes were:
1-Military causes
2-Religious causes
3-Social causes
4-Political causes
5-Economic causes
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∙ 11y agoThe colonies were paying excessive taxes on traded goods and had no one to represent their concerns parliament . "No taxation without representation "
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What do power do the colonies claim to have as a result of declaring their independence?
what powers do the colonies now claim to have as a result of declaring their indeppendence
Why do the colonist feel a need to proclaim to the world their reasons for declaring independence in axes formation Please?
America colonist proclaim declaring independence because of the war. The war was so that we could have freedom.
Where was the document declaring North Carolina's independence written?
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How would declaring independence change the course of the Revolutionary war?
it wouldnt
Key reason for the Declaration of Independence?
Well the main reason for writing the Declaration of Independence was to do exactly what it says, declare their independence from Great Britain. But there were many other reasons, among them being they were being wrongfully, extravagantly taxed for common goods without proper representation in the British Parliament. And because they had no representation in Parliament, they were powerless. That was one huge reason.
What words tell why the colonist are telling the reason for declaring their independence?
The words telling why the colonists are telling reasons for declaring their independence is, "Dissolve the political bands", and "Separate and equal station which the laws of nature's God entitle them",
What did lord acton believed caused the french revolution?
he believed the american declaring independence was the cause.
Who were the colonies declaring independence from?
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Who was the US declaring independence from?
From Britishers.
Why was Declaration of Independence was written?
The Colonies were declaring their Independence from Great Britain.
What was the American Declaration of Independence about?
it was about declaring independence from the king of Great Britain
What was important about Republic of Texas declaring independence?
Dont take my word for it, but i think it was because by declaring their independence, the mexican-american war was triggered.
What were the arguments against declaring independence?
The arguments against declaring independence were that the declaration of independance would lead to war and the colonist would not be faithful
What doe the revolutionary war have to do with the Declaration of Independence?
In simple terms declaration of independence is the act of declaring the intent to become independent and cutting ties from the mother country. Revolutionary war is the cause of declaring independence. For example, If texas declared independence its intending to cut ties to the U.S. If the U.S. for some reason rejects its plea for independence than both texas and the U.S. disagree on a peaceful independence than it turns into a revolutionary war.
Who were the coloines declaring their independence from?
Great Britain.
What did the colonists try to avoid declaring independence?
no
What were the benefits of declaring independence?
No real benefits from declaring independence because it meant that the king considered the men who signed it were committing treason and the colonies were in rebellion.
