In the Declaration of Independence is says, " Great Britain has a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States." The Colonies were justified in waging war and breaking away from Britain for several reasons. Britain was enacting tax laws and other Declarations against the Colonist that bound them and would not allow them representation in Parliment. One of the main reasons for breaking away from Britain was due to taxes. Britain was trying to make money to pay its war debts. The King and Parliament believed they had the right to tax the colonies. The Stamp Act put taxes on paper documents like the newspaper, legal documents, and much more. The Stamp
