What Are The Causes Of The American Revolution

In 1765, the english parliament decided that American colonists were second class citizens instead of first class citizens. The English King, King George, established that people would have to pay taxes on anything printed which they would have a stamp on them. Some things they had to pay taxes on were legal documents, licenses, newspapers, other publications, and even playing cards. The tax wasn’t much but offended many people because it was a direct attack on the American colonists.

All this started after the 7 year war. This started because the British Parliament was in debt from the 7 year war. “We shouldn’t have to pay just because England lost in the 7 year war. They shouldn’t force us to do anything for them. If they want more money tax their own people. Don’t take it out on us,” said Mary. The British parliament should’ve prepared for a revolution if they knew that there was a revolution rising. …show more content…
If something bad happens to you because of the stamp act I would never forget that day,” said Mom. This is probably what some families thought of because many people were mad, sad, confused, and annoyed. It wasn’t a lot of money for the tax but it was the concept that ticked people off. Just because the Parliament was in debt from 7 year war it caused a lot of people to riot and protest.

This was an unconstitutional way of getting money for their economy. The British Constitution allowed Englishmen the right to only be taxed by representatives that they choose. This should’ve not only been for the Englishmen but for the American colonists too. “Why are Englishmen so special compared to us, We should treated the same and respected like any other person would be. I wish that they weren’t unfair to us. The more they tax us the more we will rebel. I would go to the extremes to stop this,” said