Causes of the American Revolution

  • Stamp Act

    Stamp Act
    It resulted in violent protests in America and the colonists argued that there would be "No Taxation without Representation" and that it went against British constitution to be forced to pay a tax to which they had not agreed through representation in Parliament.
  • Boston Massacre

    Boston Massacre
    It fueled the anger of colonists like Samuel Adams and Paul Revere.
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    The colonists boycotted tea to protest against the British.
  • Tolerable Act

    Tolerable Act
    The colonists responded to the acts with a show of unity. The colonial protesters led by a group called the Sons of Liberty issued a call for a boycott.
  • Common Sense Pamphlet

    Common Sense Pamphlet
    It attracted public support for the Revolution but put the rebellion's leaders under pressure to declare independence.