Causes of the American Revolution

By Kyree Hilburn
  • 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.