Task 4.docx C375 C375 Survey of World History Task 4 A. Discuss the causes and re

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Task 4.docx C375 C375 Survey of World History Task 4 A. Discuss the causes and results (i.e., cultural, political, and/or economic) of one of the following revolutions: American Revolution A... fter the American victory of the Seven Years War, Britain was in debt. They then believed that American colonies were not paying enough taxes. This angered American colonies. They said they had “taxation without representation” as they were not represented in the Parliament overseas. These taxes included taxes on paper and tea. For years, American colonists saw themselves as British. Although, after the Seven Years War, they started to see how Britain began to treat them as inferior. After the unfair treatment and taxes, American colonies started to boycott British goods like drinking coffee instead of tea. This started the Boston Tea Party and Parliament sent British troops to control the defiance. In 1776, American colonies declared their independence from Britain. This then started the American Revolution between 1776 and 1781. France and Spain, also Britains enemies, joined the American colonies in the fight for freedom. The American Revolution, which not only gave freedom to the American colonies, gave other countries like France and Haiti hope that they too can gain independence. Quotes from the Declaration of Independence like “all men are created equal” became an inspiration to others. Although this equality was preached by the colonies, after the war, life was not completel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . [Show More]

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