Analyze The Factors That Contributed To The War Between Britain And The Colonies In 1765

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The increase in taxes was one of the many factors that contributed to the war between Britain and the colonies. The more the colonies try to fight back the more the British increased taxes (p99). The British basic wanted to control and dictate the colonies lives. In 1765 the colonies boycotted British goods hoping that would put a stop to it. (p101) The native Americans were taking the British side thinking it will stop them from taking their land (p101). The African-American sided with British thinking if they won it might set them free (p106).
Many black women found them self of doing the same kind of work after the emancipation law was in effect. Many where servant, child care provider. There was a lot of discrimination not enough opportunities.

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