Question

In 1750, most colonists were happy to be part of the British Empire. By 1775, British colonists were willing to stage a revolution. What do you think are the key events or reasons that would lead people to make this drastic a change

Answer 1

The key events and reasons that led most colonists who were happy to be part of the British Empire in 1750 but staged a revolution in 1775 included:

• Enlightenment Age
• Discontent with the King
• Taxation without representation
• Injustice and political injuries
• Lack of freedom of choice.

What events led to the American Revolution?

According to historians, the American Revolution was triggered by the following events:

• The Stamp Act (March 1765)
• The Townshend Acts (June-July 1767)
• The Boston Massacre (March 1770)
• The Boston Tea Party (December 1773)
• The Coercive Acts (March-June 1774)
• Lexington and Concord (April 1775)
• British attacks on coastal towns (October 1775-January 1776).

There were increasing British attempts to impose greater control over the American colonies, especially with the imposition of taxes without representation.

After the French and Indian Wars, the British wanted the colonies to pay for their defense. The colonists were not happy with this move. The discontent led to growing opposition to the British powers.

Thus, many reasons and events brought about the American Revolution.

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