Lesson 65 of 84 · American Revolution
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepCauses of the American Revolution
The American Revolution began for several important reasons.
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The American Revolution began for several important reasons. One main cause was that the American colonies felt they were not being treated fairly by the British government. The colonists were upset about high taxes, like the Stamp Act and the Tea Act, which made them pay more for everyday goods. They wanted to have a say in their own government, which is why the phrase 'No Taxation Without Representation' became so important.
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The American Revolution started in the 1760s and 1770s.
Colonists felt they had no voice in British government decisions.
High taxes on items like tea angered many colonists.
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