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Causes Of The American Revolution

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The American Revolution, a time of colonial unity and awakening, pushed the development of early American society. Throughout 1764 to 1773 the unreasonable taxation from the British on the colonists due to the Seven Year war pushed the start of the revolution. The passing of multiple laws by parliament, the increase of taxes and over control from the British made it inevitable that the colonists rebel. The thirteen colonies of Great Britain were pushing to become what we now know as the thirteen colonies of the United States. By the eve of the Revolution, the colonists had started to move away from British control and developed an acute sense of identity and unity because of the necessity to be a united force in their fight for independence and abolish from the unjust ruling. To obtain the freedom that the colonists wanted, being united was of the utmost importance. As early as 1754 the colonies were starting to unite and by 1774 the colonies were strongly united. In February of 1774 when Richard Henry Lee wrote his letter he was displaying that the colonists were united and can fight for their Independence (Doc. C). The document clearly shows that unity was present as of 1774, which was nine years before the Treaty of Paris and four years before the French joined forces with them. Richard Henry Lee had a very powerful position in the war for independence, he knew the true unity of the colonists because he was one of them. Richard Henry Lee is known for his motion in the Second Continental Congress where he called for the colonies independence from Great Britain, he knew the unification that was taking place and was willing to defend the colonists. This document clearly states that they are firmly united and prepared to fight for their independence. Not only were people realizing how united the colonists were they were acting on it. In December of 1773 when the colonists protested the British oppression inflicted by the Tea Act the colonists attacked the ships in the Boston Harbor, throwing tea into the sea. This was the response to the constant unjust taxation from the British. British Parliament then went on to pass the Boston Port Act. The Boston Port Act closed all Boston ports from getting the

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