In at least 7 sentences, describe what led America to leave the protections of the British and risk failing as a new independent country? Be sure to include an opening sentence, supporting details, and a closing sentence.
Answer: What were the main reasons the colonists wanted to break free from Britain? The Colonists wanted independence from Great Britain because the king created unreasonable taxes, those taxes were created because Britain just fought the French and Indians. England decided that since they fought on American soil, then it was only fair to make Colonists pay for it.
