Lesson 1 of 84 · American Revolution
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepCauses of the American Revolution
The American Revolution had many causes that led the colonists to want independence from British rule.
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The American Revolution had many causes that led the colonists to want independence from British rule. One major cause was the feeling of unfairness because the colonists had no say in the laws being made about them. This included new taxes and rules that the British government imposed without input from the colonists. These feelings of resentment and the desire for freedom sparked the movement toward revolution.
Key Facts
Colonists felt they were treated unfairly by British laws.
Many colonists wanted more control over their own government.
The desire for independence grew as British taxes increased.
Timeline
The U.S. enters World War II
World War II ends
Brown v. Board of Education: school segregation declared unconstitutional
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