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Causes of the American Revolution - Coggle Diagram
Causes of the American Revolution
13 British Colonies
It can be inferred that salutary neglect fostered colonial loyalty while allowing the British colonies to develop self-governance due to the challenges of managing them from afar which likely contributed to their eventual push for independence.
French and Indian War
It can be inferred that the British's constant hunger for land and power allowed the French and the Americans to join forces and eventually overthrow them regaining their power and independence.
Proclamation of 1763
It can be inferred that new policies such as the Proclamation of 1763, disrupted the colonies' relative autonomy, sparking discontent that fueled revolutionary sentiments..
Stamp Act
It can be inferred that The Stamp Act intensified colonial resistance, mainly because it had been passed by Parliament without colonial representation united the colonies against British rule, fostering a shared identity between the colonists and paving the way for revolutionary movements.
Townshend Duties
This indicates how Townshend Duties further fueled colonial resentment toward British control, since the enforcement measures and taxation reinforced the perception of oppression. The resistance and evasion of these duties exemplified the growing unity and defiance among the colonies, solidifying their path toward demanding independence.
Boston Massacre
This highlights how the Boston Massacre symbolized the peak of colonial frustration with British policies, by amplifying anti-British sentiment and unifying the colonies in their opposition. The violent clash highlighted the growing incompatibility between colonial demands for autonomy and British attempts to maintain control, setting the stage for revolutionary action.
Boston Tea Party
This indicates that the Tea Act and subsequent colonial protests, such as the Boston Tea Party, underscored the colonists' unwavering opposition to taxation without representation. Despite economic concessions, the lack of political representation further fueled their dissatisfaction, strengthening their resolve for independence and deepening the divide with Britain.
Intolerable Acts
This indicates that the Intolerable Acts represented Britain's punitive response to colonial defiance, since they were aiming to suppress resistance and assert control. Instead, these measures intensified colonial unity and resistance, positioning Boston as a focal point of revolutionary fervor and accelerating the push for independence.
Common Sense
This shows how Common Sense played a pivotal role in shifting colonial sentiment from reconciliation with Britain to full independence by presenting accessible and compelling arguments, unifying support for the revolutionary cause, and helping to lay the ideological foundation for the Declaration of Independence.
Declaration Of Independence
This suggests that the Declaration of Independence was not only a formal assertion of colonial autonomy but also a profound expression of Enlightenment ideals advocating natural rights and self-governance as its impact extended beyond the American Revolution, serving as a catalyst for global independence movements and the fight for liberty worldwide.