It is apparent that the American Revolution occurred during a tumultuous time in U.S. history. There is much speculation to which event specifically provoked chaos. After the colonial elites rebelled and the infamous Boston Tea Party ensued, it is safe to say that the American Revolution was caused by greed and war.England provided colonies with protection, laws, trade, and most importantly, money. All of the law was enforced by the king, which left citizens with little to no power. Much to the elite colonists’ liking, they were provided with everything for free. They benefitted the most from this system. It is important to note that England made money from war. They could, at one point, afford to cater to the colonial elites with no problem. However, to fund a war, a lot of money is required. This is where the first of many problems started.
Money became an issue when it was time to go to war. This probably became apparent in the war known as the “Seven Years War”, between France and England. Paying taxes supplied coverage for the war. Instead of initially deciding to tax the colonial elites, England raised taxes for its own people. Unfortunately, that was not enough, and England began to entertain the idea of war bonds. After raising the taxes yet again and finding themselves in debt, it was finally decided to tax …show more content…
Much blood is shed, and citizens are left feeling excluded in matters that concern them. The fight for power between kings and the colonial elites led to much discord. The American Revolution was caused by the need to control and be in power. The need for money and the results of war left those in charge to pick up the pieces. The American Revolution teaches us that friction between those in charge and those being governed can lead to mayhem, because the people give consent to the government that allows them to lead the people. But if the people's needs aren't met, the response is a
Money became an issue when it was time to go to war. This probably became apparent in the war known as the “Seven Years War”, between France and England. Paying taxes supplied coverage for the war. Instead of initially deciding to tax the colonial elites, England raised taxes for its own people. Unfortunately, that was not enough, and England began to entertain the idea of war bonds. After raising the taxes yet again and finding themselves in debt, it was finally decided to tax …show more content…
Much blood is shed, and citizens are left feeling excluded in matters that concern them. The fight for power between kings and the colonial elites led to much discord. The American Revolution was caused by the need to control and be in power. The need for money and the results of war left those in charge to pick up the pieces. The American Revolution teaches us that friction between those in charge and those being governed can lead to mayhem, because the people give consent to the government that allows them to lead the people. But if the people's needs aren't met, the response is a