The Rupture Between The Colonist And The British Crown

Both sides of the American Revolution played key roles in the rupture between the colonist and the British crown. The three most influential individuals who played a key role in creating the rupture between the British crown and soon-to-be United States were King George the 3rd who strained the colonies with taxes to pay off the 7 Years’ War, Thomas Paine who wrote Common Sense which caused contempt between the colonists and the British, and Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence which shattered what little ties the British government had with the colonists.
The beginnings of the American Revolution started shortly after the 7 years’ war also known as the French/Indian War. King George the 3rd who started off with debts. Of £74.6 million after the sevens year war £132.6 million was owed (Land 43). For his decisions to go into this war he now is left with significant debt. to pay off. Brittan’s other resources weren’t enough to pay off the debt. As Willam pit has stated, “―In my opinion, our greatest danger arises from our expense, considering the present immense National Deb”, “―Where can France annoy us then? I see but two places; in America by slipping over in single ships a considerable number of troops; and next, by keeping us in a state of fear and expense at home.”(Land 44). It was no secret that …show more content…
If it weren’t for people like King George the 3rd, Thomas Paine, and Thomas Jefferson nothing would have happened or at the very least history would look a lot different than we understand it today. Without King George the 3rd there really would not have been a villain so to speak someone or something to inspire to beat or overcome. Then without influential writers such as Thomas Paine / Jefferson those key tipping points might not have