What were the causes of the Revolutionary War?

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Lucy Allen · Accepted Answer

Taxes and the size of the government were the main reasons why the colonists asked for independence to the motherland-Great Britain.

"No Taxation without Representation" was one of the main slogans of the insurection against Great Britain. The various taxes passed betwwen 1764 and 1773( Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Townshend Act and Tea Act) were unjustified for the colonists who thought that they should not taxed since they had no representation in the British Parliament. The colonists were inspired by John Locke's principles and claimed that his principles were violated by King George III and thus justified a rebellion. His principles emphasized freedom and property rights.

Ryan Austin · Answer

undefined The causes of the Revolutionary War included:
1. Colonial opposition to British taxation policies, such as the Stamp Act, Tea Act, and Townshend Acts.
2. Restrictions imposed by the British government on colonial trade and commerce.
3. Disagreements over the extent of British control and authority in the colonies.
4. The lack of colonial representation in the British Parliament.
5. Growing resentment towards British military presence and enforcement of laws in the colonies.
6. The desire for greater autonomy and self-governance among the colonies.
7. The influence of Enlightenment ideas promoting concepts such as natural rights and individual liberty.