British was struggling with poverty. Economy declined after The French and Indian War. During this war, protection was sent to the colonies. Because of this, the British Parliament tought that the colonists should help by paying taxes. This upsetted the colonists so they protested intelectually, with economic boycotts and also with violent intimidation. All this forced the Parliament to withdraw the imposed taxes.
miércoles, 28 de abril de 2010
What caused The American Revolution?
The American Revolution didn't happen overnight. It took several years for it to fully develop. It was caused by multiple things but what had the biggest impact were the taxes levied by the British Parliament.
British was struggling with poverty. Economy declined after The French and Indian War. During this war, protection was sent to the colonies. Because of this, the British Parliament tought that the colonists should help by paying taxes. This upsetted the colonists so they protested intelectually, with economic boycotts and also with violent intimidation. All this forced the Parliament to withdraw the imposed taxes.
British was struggling with poverty. Economy declined after The French and Indian War. During this war, protection was sent to the colonies. Because of this, the British Parliament tought that the colonists should help by paying taxes. This upsetted the colonists so they protested intelectually, with economic boycotts and also with violent intimidation. All this forced the Parliament to withdraw the imposed taxes.
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