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Causes of the American Revolution - Coggle Diagram
Causes of the American Revolution
13 British Colonies
It can be inferred that the policy known as salutary neglect increased the colonies' desire for independence.
French and Indian War
It can be inferred that the need for additional land increased the colonies' desire for independence.
Proclamation of 1763
It can be inferred that the proclamation of 1763 increased the colonies' desire for independence.
Stamp Act
It can be inferred that the stamp act increased the colonies' desire for independence because it had been passed by parliament without colonial representation.
Townshend Duties
It can be inferred that the Townshend duties increased the colonies' desire for independence because it was another british tax law designed to pay for the costs of the French and Indian War.
Boston Massacre
It can be inferred that the Boston massacre increased the colonies' desire for independence.
Boston Tea Party
It can be inferred that the Boston Tea Party increased the colonies desire for independence because despite the lower cost for tea, colonists still lacked the representation in the parliament that they desired.
Intolereable Acts
It can be inferred that the Intolerable acts increased the colonies' desire for independence because it increased the power of the military government.
Common Sense
It can be inferred that the Common Sense pamphlet increased the colonies' desire for independence because the pamphlet outlined easy-to-understand reasons why it was common sense that the colonists should not remain a colony and declare independence.
Declaration of Independence
It can be inferred that the Declaration of Independence increased the colonies' desire for independence because it officially announced the colonists break from Great Britain.