How Was The American Revolution A Turning Point

The American Revolution was a major turning point in United States history and the causes of the war can be argued in many different ways. However, the colonists were unquestionably right in their reasons to fight for their independence against Britain. The Revolution was fueled by the effects of the French and Indian War, the economic tensions from taxation without representation, and the outrage from the Boston Tea Party. After Great Britain won the French and Indian War in 1763, they were in immense debt and saw the Americans as a source of revenue. The result of the British winning the war was not only blocked westward expansion for the colonists but also led to unused laws being enforced and taxes being placed on goods in which the Americans didn’t have a say. This war, also known as the Seven Years War, broke …show more content…
The Stamp Act was imposed in 1765 and was the first tax placed on goods without representation of the colonies respective legislatures. Each colony was accustomed to ruling themselves and therefore saw this tax as a threat to their liberties. Elected representatives from nine of the thirteen colonies, referred to as the Stamp Act Congress, came together to mobilize colonial opinion and unite against the British government. After days of debate, the Congress adopted a set of resolutions called the Declaration of Rights which were to be inserted. They believed that “it is unreasonable and inconsistent with the principles and spirit of the British constitution for the people of Great Britain to grant to His majesty the property of the colonists.” (Declaration, 1) They expressed their objections to Britain’s parliament who later revoked it but still firmly believed they had the power to pass any laws over the colonists that they saw fit. The continuing disagreement over taxation and the colonist’s freedoms intensified colonial resentment throughout North