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10 Key Factors that Contributed to the American Revolution - Coggle Diagram
10 Key Factors that Contributed to the American Revolution
Tax without Representation
The British government imposed numerous taxes on the American colonies. This lack of representation led to growing resentment and a sense of injustice among colonists
Colonial Self Government
the colonies developed their own systems of self-governance and representative assemblies.
British Economic Policies
British mercantilist policies restricted colonial trade to benefit the British economy.
Proximity to Enlightenment Ideas
Enlightenment ideals promoting individual rights, liberty, and the social contract heavily influenced American political thought.
Great Awakening
This religious revival that spread across the colonies encouraged individualism, questioning traditional authority, and fostering a sense of unity
British Military Presence
The fact that the British troops were constantly present in the colonies, especially after the French and Indian War, created tension and unease
Formation of Colonial Committees and Associations
colonial committees and associations, such as the Sons of Liberty, emerged to organize protests, boycotts, and resistance against British policies
Propaganda & Political Discourse
Pamphlets, newspapers, and speeches disseminated revolutionary ideas and rallied colonists against British oppression.
Boston Massacre & Boston Tea Party
Violent incidents like the Boston Massacre (1770) and the Boston Tea Party (1773) intensified anti-British sentiment
Coercive Acts
In response to the Boston Tea Party, the British government enacted punitive measures known as the Coercive Acts.