Category: American History
Americans declared independence for many reasons. You only need to name one: high taxes (taxation without representation), British soldiers quartered in their homes, or lack of self-government.
The colonists were especially angry about taxation without representation — they had to pay British taxes but had no voice in the British Parliament. Key events like the Stamp Act, Boston Tea Party, and Boston Massacre fueled the drive for independence.
The phrase 'no taxation without representation' became a rallying cry. It captures the core grievance: the colonists wanted a say in the laws and taxes that affected their lives.
Pick one: 'Taxation without representation' or 'high taxes.'
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