Causes of the Revolution Started in 1775….not 1776!!
Mercantilism Exploitative economic system Colonies existed to provide raw materials and markets for the economic benefit of the home country Navigation Acts: Made it illegal for colonies to trade with any country other than England.
Lack of Political Control No voice in parliament Colonial Governors appointed by King Local assemblies could not make own laws
Taxation Colonies were taxed to pay for military protection from Native Americans & Spanish French & Indian War 1754-1763 Colonists asked to pay for less than 20% of cost
Militarism Brits sent in troops when unrest began in the colonies. Excessive force creates even more anger!