What Are The Factors That Contribute To The American Revolution

There are many major historical moments that contributed to the outbreak of the American Revolution including the French and Indian War, the English Proclamation Act, the Stamp Act, the British Conspiracy, and the Enlightenment. the British occupation of Boston, and the Quebec Act. In the beginning Americans were okay with being ruled by the king of England but after many years of being oppressed and protesting against the kings decision the Americans produced the declaration of Independence that gave freedom from England. The French and Indian War began and was a major contribution to the American Revolution. The French and Indian War was a fight for land that began in 1754 and ended in 1763 and was a part of the Seven Years War. The Seven Years War was the first world war that took place mostly in Europe and the High Seas, but also some fighting in America, South America, India and a few other places.The war was between one side including France, Spain and various Indian tribes against Great Britain, colonist and other various Indian tribes. The war resulted in the British being granted all land east of the Mississippi River. Unfortunately for …show more content…
The goal of the Enlightenment was to rethink basic structures of society. Key principles including reassessing government. This was the beginning thoughts on a government for the people and by the people. American colonist began to branch away from wanting to be under the control of the king of England and began coming up with a system that would be the best way to govern.After 1765 Americans became even more upset when they couldn 't get representation in England. Americans were being virtually represented by people who belonged to England rather than America. They began to protest “no taxation without representation.” More protesting and rioting took place. Americans were tired of being taxed, and not being represented in