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1 Causes of the Revolution
Started in 1775….not 1776!!

2 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.

3 Lack of Political Control
No voice in parliament Colonial Governors appointed by King Local assemblies could not make own laws

4 Taxation Colonies were taxed to pay for military protection from Native Americans & Spanish French & Indian War Colonists asked to pay for less than 20% of cost

5 Militarism Brits sent in troops when unrest began in the colonies.
Excessive force creates even more anger!

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